Here at Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, we are looking for an enthusiastic Animal Nursing Assistant to join our team. The position will include a range of responsibilities, such as assisting the Vets and Nurses with animal care and husbandry, clinic cleanliness including daily and deep cleaning, inpatient care, and laboratory work. The role will involve working across multiple sites.
More about us
The practice is well‑equipped with a supportive and friendly team. We have extensive diagnostic and clinical tools, including endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography (including dental radiography), in‑house laboratory and much more! We are based in rural Somerset with lots of lovely walks on the doorstep in Blackford and a stroll to the beach in Weston.
Currently, we have 12 Veterinary Surgeons, including 2 Medicine Certificate holders, 1 Surgical Certificate holder, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Nursing Assistants and 16 support staff across our sites.
More about you
Ideally, candidates will have previous animal experience and 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 or C or above.
* Animal Care qualifications are desirable
* Experience working with animals is essential, ideally with some experience working in a clinical environment.
* Remain calm and focused under pressure, with a caring and empathetic approach to your work.
* A strong team player with confident and effective communication skills.
Your shift
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. Shifts are 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, ranging from 7:30 am to 7 pm with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break. Weekends on a rota basis, Saturday 8:30 am – 1 pm. Sunday 8:30 am - 10:30 am.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non‑accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £26,528 DOE
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