Animal Nursing Assistant (PT)

IVC Evidensia; England; Remoto; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted veterinary care

Green Car salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work scheme

Birthday off

Descrizione del lavoro

Taverham Veterinary Practice is seeking a motivated Animal Nursing Assistant to join their team in Taverham, Norwich, on a part-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team with patient care, handling and maintaining hygiene across the practice environment.

You'll work under a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN, contributing to a compassionate experience for patients and clients. A 6-week rota with weekends and bank holidays included offers a balanced pattern within a busy veterinary setting.

Competenze

• Excellent communication with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a busy veterinary environment.
• Strong organisational skills and task management.

Mansioni

• Support clinical teams and patient care under supervision.
• Maintain high hygiene and infection control standards.
• Assist with patient handling, restraint and in-house procedures.
• Work across branches on a rota basis to cover demand.

Conoscenze

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Animal handling experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Taverham Veterinary Practice, Taverham, Norwich, East of England

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Animal Nursing Assistant to join our team at Taverham Vets on a part-time permanent basis.

Our hospital status practice is home to a brand new CT scanner, dental suite, new and improved canine kennels, ISFM gold standard cat kennels, dedicated isolation facilities and four operating theatres. Within the hospital our team regularly perform ultrasonography, cardiology and orthopaedic surgeries. Longwater Lane is a one-vet branch surgery offering personal and high-quality services including surgical procedures and an in-house laboratory. The practice is also home to a luxury veterinary-led cattery and an excellent hydrotherapy and physiotherapy service. The practices are based in the peaceful towns of Taverham and Costessey, just 15 minutes from the historic city of Norwich and less than an hour from some of the best beaches the UK has to offer!

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Animal Nursing Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Working under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

Working Pattern

• 6 week rota 4 weeks Mon-Wednesday 1 week working one weekday plus Sat/Sun and 1 week working two weekdays and two split shifts Sat/Sun totalling 4 hours per day Working 3 bank holidays per year paid as overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Working at all three branches, including the cat hotel on a rota basis
• Supporting the clinic teams
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and infection control
• Working as part of a team of six Nurse assistants

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off FTE
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.