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Location: Ecclesfield site
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, with shared weekend rota
About the Role
The Student Veterinary Nurse supports our qualified Veterinary Nurses and Veterinarians to provide outstanding care to patients. You will work closely with a dedicated team and gain experience through daily veterinary practice.
Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care to patients
* Assist Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
* Clean, walk, and feed patients
* Prepare emergency and operating facilities
* General cleaning and maintenance duties
* Run internal lab samples
* Answer emergency calls
* Cover the receptionist desk, booking appointments and handling payments
Qualifications Needed
* Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 and above, including English, Maths and a Science subject
* Or an animal nursing assistant (ANA) or veterinary care assistant (VCA) qualification with functional skills level two in Application of Number and Communication
* Experience or training in animal welfare, feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling is desirable
* Excellent communication, empathy and customer service skills
* Resilience and ability to cope with potentially distressing situations
* Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
* Rescued and humane treatment of pets
What We Offer
* Salary in line with the National Minimum Wage
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
* Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First‑Aiders
* Opportunity to develop skills in a supportive veterinary environment
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who have started or are close to completing their training.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship and require a Right to Work in the UK.
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone can deliver their best.
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