Animal Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Radstock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the British Veterinary Association as a full-time Nurse Assistant and work alongside a dedicated team of vets and nurses. This role offers the opportunity to assist in patient care while receiving full training. Enjoy competitive benefits including 6.6 weeks annual leave, enhanced family-friendly policies, and numerous learning and development avenues.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave added to allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Non-accidental injury support

Learning and development opportunities

Pawsome Benefits discount gateway

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training offered.
• High attention to detail for cleaning and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-patient care and support the clinical team.
• Provide reception cover when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time nurse assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our dedicated vets and nurses. Day-to-day, you will be assisting with in-patient care, supporting our clinical team, and providing reception cover when needed. We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail for cleaning and organisation, and offer full training so no experience is required!

Join our well-equipped site

You will join our two-site practice, which includes a small "village" vet site in Paulton (near Bristol) and a larger, purpose-built site in Radstock (near Bath). Our facilities include digital X-rays, ultrasound, a comprehensive range of lab equipment, blood machines, operating theatres, and a dedicated dental suite. With plenty of opportunities to upskill and grow, this role offers great potential for career development.

Be supported by our fantastic team

The best part of working with our group is being part of our fantastic team. We have 4 skilled vets, supported by 4 experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses. Our nursing team brings a wealth of expertise, with nurses running daily consults. Additionally, we have 4 student nurses and 8 support staff members. Across the team, we hold certificates in anaesthesia and nutrition, and we're committed to supporting our staff in pursuing their professional interests and growth.

Your shift pattern

You will work 40 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be 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 - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care