Hospital Assistant

Langford Veterinary Services; Langford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in British Columbia is seeking a dynamic Assistant to join their Small Animal Hospital team. This part-time role (18 hours/week) involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with in-patient care, and supporting veterinary procedures. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, possesses effective animal handling skills, and has a qualification in Animal Care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday per year

Employee discount

Generous pension scheme

Annual CPD allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a veterinary or animal-based environment is essential.
• Basic understanding of English language and mathematics is required.
• Interest in advancing own qualifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the hospital consulting rooms to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist with the provision of in-patient care throughout treatment stages.
• Support veterinary surgeons with clinical procedures and patient handling.
• Maintain accurate patient records regarding treatments and communications.
• Communicate effectively with clients and maintain good team relationships.

Skills

Effective handling and restraint of animals

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Animal Nursing Assistant qualification

Certificate in Animal Care

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and hard-working assistant to join our team at the Small Animal Hospital.

This part time role (18 hours per week, Monday-Friday) offers the opportunity to work within a busy hospital setting. We are open to discussing how these hours will work for the successful candidate and the hospital.

You will primarily support the consulting rooms within the Small Animal Hospital. Working to ensure they are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and infection control, and to ensure that stock levels are well- managed for the clinical demand. This role will also work to support other areas of the hospital as required.

This role gives the successful candidate an opportunity to gain an insight into the hospital whilst having defined responsibilities unique to this role.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Show initiative and the ability to manage and plan their own workload
• Work well as part of a team
• Be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and a professional approach

In this role you may be involved with the teaching of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates on clinical rotations.

If you’re passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding part-time role in a supportive hospital environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits and wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:

Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing
- On site Mental Wellbeing Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)

Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ and begin your career with Langford Vets.

Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Closing date: Thursday 21st August 2025

Interview dates: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd September 2025

To assist the veterinary and support staff of the Small Animal Hospital in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout all clinical areas. To assist clinicians and nursing staff with the provision of in-patient care, throughout all stages of the patient’s treatment. To assist with the setting up and maintenance of rooms and equipment. There is also a requirement for a flexible working pattern.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintain the hospital consulting rooms, to include cleaning, stocking, organising, and reporting any maintenance issues.
• To manage the clinical waste compounds, ensuring they are tagged and ready for collections and reporting any issues and concerns to the Nursing Manage and Operational team.
• To support with the workflow through our kennels area, to include processing washing, bowls, litter trays and other items, following our infection control SOP’s.
• Assist veterinary surgeons and nurses with clinical procedures and patient handling and restraint.
• Maintain a high level of asepsis throughout the hospital including wards, theatres, and prep rooms and to ensure all areas are adequately stocked with supplies and consumables.
• Assist the veterinary nurses with inpatient care including feeding, walking, and cleaning of hospitalised animals.
• Assist the veterinary nurses and clinicians within patient procedures to include a range of clinical areas and tasks.
• Maintaining accurate patient records with regards to all clinical notes, treatment, diagnoses, client communication and client /patient information
• Maintaining a good working relationship with all team members
• Communicating in an effective and pleasant manner with clients and colleagues
• Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the Assistant Nursing Manager
• Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager.

Person Specification

Person Specification

The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.

Confidence and experience in effective handling and restraint of animals

Practical experience working in a veterinary or animal-based environment

Basic understanding of English language and mathematics

Animal Nursing Assistant qualification or certificate in Animal Care

Communicating effectively with clients

Interest in advancing own qualifications