24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) - Small Animal Wing

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Personal and Professional Development

Wellness programme

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Travel to work loans

Eye care voucher scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant for the Small Animal Wing, a permanent role in a fast-paced referral hospital environment. You will contribute to high standards of animal care, work with nurses and veterinary care teammates, and perform cleaning and care duties in inpatient and theatre areas.

The position offers a supportive team, opportunities for development, and a range of benefits as part of a dedicated clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Cleaning and animal care duties to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and animal care duties to support veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and theatres.
• Work alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants in a 24/7 hospital setting.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Cleaning

Job description

Salary: £23,934.67 (pro rata for 0.95 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £27,524.87 per annum. This equates to an hourly rate of £13.24 plus a 15% shift allowance.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing on a permanent basis. The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals.

The main objective of the role is to provide animal care to an excellent standard for the Queen's Veterinary School referral Hospital, to meet the needs of the service in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care, isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period and Theatre Suite.

You will play an important part in a primary care team working alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants. Responsibilities will include cleaning and animal care duties in order to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

Benefits

• Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
• Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling
• Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel to work loans
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Discounted gym membership

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

If you have any questions about this role please contact the QVSH Clinical HR Team by email: [e-mail] Please quote reference PP51363 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available in the Further Particulars document enclosed with this advert. If you are viewing this advert on an external site, please visit the University's job pages for access.