Job description
As a first opinion small animal vets, as well as a referral practice for exotic companion animals, we see and treat a huge variety of patients. No day is the same We are looking for someone who is seeking a role working with animals, and enjoys providing exceptional service to clients, along with the very best care for their pets.
Our ideal candidate would have experience of working within a similar role, but this isn't a requirement for application, as training will be provided. We will consider applicants with transferrable skills from a different working environment.
You should have a mature attitude and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, as well as being able to adapt to the unknown daily challenges that working in a veterinary practice brings.
This job role is based at our both our main site in Whalley Range, as well as our cat only clinic in Sale
We would like to know a little about you and why you applied for this role. Therefore please supply a cover letter detailing this along with your CV
*Applications without a covering letter will not be considered*
Please note, we get a very high number of applicants, so we sadly cannot reply to all applications.
Duties include;
-Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment throughout the building in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Cleaning, restocking and care of equipment
- Cleaning and sterilisation of veterinary instruments
- Reception duties
- Pharmacy duties
- Order unpacking, and stock rotation
- Assisting our lab staff with running in house laboratory samples
- Animal handling
- Assisting our veterinary surgeons in consultations as needed
- Assisting our veterinary surgeons and vet nurses with a wide range of inpatient care for a variety of species.
Rota
The role is 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), 40 hours per week. You will also be required to work 1 in 5 weekends, cover x2 bank holidays per year, and must be able to travel to our Sale practice to cover holidays/sickness etc.
* Minimum wage starting salary, plus overtime.
Salary: Up to £25,396.80 per year
Benefits include:
* Birthday off paid
* Fully funded CPD allowance
* Staff loyalty scheme with associated increased holiday allowance
* Practice pension scheme
* Generous company sick pay
-Cycle to Work scheme
* Staff discount scheme for your pets
* Lots of cake and biscuits
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* customer service/animal: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £25,396.80 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* customer service/animal: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person