Veterinary Care Assistant [Temporary Cover]
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Salary: £22,954 - £23,400 per annum (which is 94.79% of the full-time salary bracket of £24,215 - £24,685) + 15% Shift Allowance = c. £26,397 - £26,910 per annum.
This equates to an hourly rate of £12.70 to £12.94 plus a 15% shift allowance.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing on a temporary basis. The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals. The temporary role will begin as soon as possible from September 2025 and will continue until the November 2025.
The main objective of the role is to provide animal care to an excellent standard for the Queen's Veterinary School referral Hospital, to meet the needs of the service in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care, isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period and Theatre Suite.
You will play an important part in a primary care team working alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants. Responsibilities will include cleaning and animal care duties in order to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.
In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.
Benefits
* Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays
* Defined benefit pension scheme
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
* Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling
* Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Travel to work loans
* Eye care voucher scheme
* Discounted gym membership
If you have any questions about this role please contact the Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk
Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available at: www.vet.cam.ac.uk
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Closing date: Sunday, 7th September 2025
Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please quote reference PP47031 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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