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We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Veterinary Care Assistant to join our friendly, innovative small animal practice located in Norwood Road. This is an essential role working alongside our clinical and non-clinical team to provide exceptional veterinary and client care. We are proud of our excellent reputation, which is down to our fantastic and welcoming staff.
Responsibilities
* General cleaning, tidying, and washing particularly of clinical areas such as theatres
* Running laboratory tests such as blood tests
* Re-stocking equipment
* Supporting and setting up surgical procedures
* Animal handling and restraint
* Walking, grooming and feeding hospitalised animals (inpatients)
* Supporting the reception team when needed, including meeting and welcoming clients, answering the telephone and dealing with clients appropriately, arranging/rescheduling appointments
Working pattern
Full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday with no weekends and no OOH. Shifts are usually spread over 4 days (10h shifts 8:30-19:00) which gives you one additional day off during the week. Part-time applicants will also be considered.
About us
We are a 100% small animal, single-branch vet practice in the Herne Hill area of South London, only 15 minutes by train into Central London. Our team includes 3 Veterinary Surgeons, a Head Nurse, a Veterinary Receptionist, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants and a Practice Director. Our facilities include 3 consulting rooms, ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, dental machine, multiparameter, ECG, fully equipped lab, separate dog and cat wards, and an outdoor garden.
We are a Registered Training Practice, and we fully support our nurses and future student nurses in completing certificates, supported by our learning and development platforms and networking.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual 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
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
Salary: Up to £27,000 DOE
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