Here at Moorview Referrals, we are looking for a confident and friendly Animal Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis to cover maternity leave (12 months). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy referral centre with a variety of disciplines including: ECC, medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics, and neurology.
Responsibilities will include patient handling, laboratory work, pharmacy work, theatre work, cleaning and packing instruments and equipment, assisting with hydrotherapy, and general cleaning.
About the hours
You will be working a rotating shift pattern with shifts starting from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm. There will be 1:4 weekends of 12-hour shifts, with time back in lieu.
Join a Team You’re Proud to be a Part of
Moorview Referrals is a multi-disciplinary, purpose-built veterinary referral hospital based in Cramlington, Northumberland. Our team comprises over 100 members, including veterinary surgeons, front-of-house staff, and administrators, all dedicated to delivering our purpose: Healthy animals and happy owners. We pride ourselves on the high level of patient and client care we provide.
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:
6.6 weeks of annual leave
Additional leave for your birthday, added to your holiday allowance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including 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
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Discounted staff pet care
Location: Northumberland Business Park West, Cramlington, NE23 7RH, United Kingdom
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