Animal Nursing Assistant -Willett House Vets

Kin Vet Community; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the chance to support a variety of veterinary roles while developing skills through accredited courses. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and a clean driving license as the role requires travel across multiple sites.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Contractual sick pay after 1 year

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Driving license required.
• Eager to enhance skills in a diverse workload.
• Confident and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Veterinary team in providing a gold standard of care.
• Some reception work alongside the Client Care team.
• Travel to various sites using company vehicles.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for an Animal Nursing
Assistant at Willett House Vets!
Join our dynamic team at Willett House Vets, a thriving practice committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care. We take pride in offering professional and compassionate services, making use of modern medical and surgical techniques in an open and friendly environment.

About Willett House Staines:
Our Staines surgery is the central hub for our 8-branch practice.
We boast state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including an endoscopy/key-hole surgery and orthopaedic suites, CT scanner, dental x-rays and dedicated dog and cat wards and surgical preparation areas.

What We're Looking For:
A highly motivated and confident individual, eager to enhance their existing skills in a diverse workload. You'll play a crucial role to support the Veterinary team to provide a gold standard of care for our patients and owners. A clean, manual driving license is a must as this role will involve travelling to work at any of our eight sites and use of our vehicles.
The successful applicant will need to be confident and possess excellent interpersonal skills, as the position also includes some reception work alongside the Client Care team.

We offer the opportunity for all Animal Nursing Assistants to enrol onto accredited courses to advance in their careers and gain vital knowledge and skills. The right candidate can then progress onto a Veterinary Nursing Diploma to achieve Registered Veterinary Nurse status.

Position Details:
Full Time position - 40 hour week
8-hour shifts covering various roles between 7:30 AM and 10:00 PM.
1:4 Saturdays with a day off in lieu.
No out-of-hours (OOH) as VetsNow emergency clinic on-site.
Primarily based at our Staines branch, with occasional work in other branches.

In Return, We Offer:
Salary – National Minimum wage / Living wage (dependant on age)
Holiday - 5.6weeks (inclusive of bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Contractual sick pay after 1 year
Staff discount scheme following probation period
Regular team socials

Requirements:
Driving license.
Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.