Role
Animal Nursing Assistant
Location & Contract
Chipping Norton Vets, Chipping Norton — Part‑Time, Permanent
Overview
You will support the clinical team in delivering high standards of patient and client care, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and safely.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the nursing team with the setup of surgical procedures
* Hold patients for the veterinarian or registered veterinary nurse
* Clean down clinical areas
* Manage supplies and restock items
* Clean and package sterile equipment and theatre attire
* Handle laundry and maintain organisation
* Manage cats in our Radioactive Iodine Unit (full training will be provided)
* Cover shifts on reception and in our Boarding Cattery
Ideal Candidate
* Reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team
* Approachings with a caring, professional attitude and genuine interest in animal welfare
* Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities in a busy environment
* Proactive attitude to learning and openness to feedback and development
* Experience working with animals in a clinical or non‑clinical setting would be advantageous
We’ll Support You
* Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
* Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high‑quality patient and client care
* Values‑led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave (Full‑time equivalent)
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Employee wellbeing initiatives, such as Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
* Pension scheme
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and discounts/cashback with participating retailers
Salary
Up to £13,260 per annum.
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