Overview
We are excited to welcome applications from those eager to join our team at Chapelfield Vets. You will work closely with veterinary surgeons and nurses to provide excellent care and ensure the well-being of our patients in this friendly, multidisciplinary referral hospital.
You will work alongside Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to provide vital nursing care, including daily inpatient care, restocking and maintaining high hygiene standards, assisting with patient restraint, running in-house laboratory tests, and assisting with maintaining clinic equipment within our small animal clinic.
Responsibilities
* Provide essential nursing care and inpatient care for patients.
* Assist Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses with patient restraint and monitoring.
* Restock and maintain high hygiene standards in the hospital.
* Run in-house laboratory tests and assist with equipment maintenance.
* Collaborate with the team to ensure compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Qualifications in Animal Care are preferred; substantial experience in animal handling and husbandry will be considered favourably.
* Demonstrate dedication to professional and ethical standards.
* Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
* Strong teamwork and effective communication skills.
* Good interpersonal skills are essential.
* Effective time management, self-motivation, proactivity, and initiative.
Working Pattern
This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week across up to 4 shifts, with inclusion in the 1:5 weekend rota including reception.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday added to your holiday allowance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* 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
* Salary: Up to £15,290.83 DOE
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Veterinary Services
Notes: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IVC Evidensia. This description reflects the current role and responsibilities as of the posting date.
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