Overview
We are looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant with a genuine love of animals and animal welfare. Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is preferred but not essential.
Responsibilities
* Feeding, cleaning, and exercising inpatients
* Maintain a high level of infection prevention control throughout the hospital, including kennel cleaning and laundry
* Support nurses and clinicians in wards and theatre, including assisting with emergency admissions
* Assist with patient restraint, maintain kennels, conduct laboratory tasks, and manage cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and instruments
* Maintenance and care of machinery and equipment
Qualificatons
* Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently and collaboratively
* Calm and confident in a busy, sometimes challenging environment
* Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
* Previous veterinary or animal care experience is preferred but not essential
Working pattern
The role offers a structured and sustainable 4 nights on, 8 nights off rotating shift pattern, with 13-hour shifts from 7:30 pm to 6:30 am. There is also a requirement to work approximately 12 additional shifts per year, scheduled monthly or flexibly depending on availability and team needs.
Location and about the hospital
Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is a purpose-built, 24-hour veterinary hospital located just outside High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for cats and dogs, with rehabilitation and physiotherapy services. The team is focused on growth, clinical excellence, and gold-standard patient care.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave (FTE)
* Additional annual leave for your birthday
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £0 an hour
Up to £12.21 p/h
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