Night Animal Nursing Assistant

Animal Trust (UK); Bolton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Bolton is seeking a compassionate Animal Nursing Assistant for night shifts. The role involves crucial support with emergency cases, hands-on care for pets, and assisting with various tasks, providing a diverse and impactful experience. Join a supportive culture dedicated to clinical excellence.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holidays (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Passion for animal welfare.
• Ability to prioritise tasks according to service needs.
• Previous experience in a veterinary environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency cases and assist in hands-on care for inpatients.
• Perform reception work and maintain clinic hygiene.
• Assist veterinary team with tasks such as lab work and theatre preparations.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Job description

We are seeking a night time Animal Nursing Assistant to join our Bolton team.

As an Animal Nursing Assistant working nights, you'll play a crucial role in supporting emergency cases and ensuring the well-being of inpatients and pets using our A+E service. You'll assist the veterinary team by providing essential hands-on care, feeding, walking and caring for the inpatients. Support the nursing team with tasks such as laboratory work, and prepping of theatre areas. You will also be required to carry out reception work, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within the clinic.

This role offers the right candidate a diverse range of responsibilities across all areas of our hospital, ensuring that no two shifts are the same. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of many pets during each shift.

Bolton is one of our 24hr sites, which consists of 8 consulting rooms, 3 theatres, x-ray dental suite as well as a CT scanner.

Ensuring the utmost comfort for our patients, we've have separate dog and cat wards, including a specialised ICU ward for intensive nursing care. Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by our varied caseload, encompassing both medical and surgical cases, with weekly orthopaedic procedures.

At Animal Trust, you'll find a supportive and inclusive culture that values each individual's contribution. We operate without hierarchy, fostering an environment where every team member contributes to our shared commitment to clinical excellence.

About you:

• Compassionate and caring, with a passion for animal welfare
• Attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to prioritise tasks to manage workload according to the needs of the service
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in a veterinary environment is advantageous but not necessary

Job Particulars:

Shift times: 20:00hrs-06:330hrs

Average hours of 35hrs a week

Rota: 5 night on, 5 nights off

Salary: £12.60PH

Holidays: 5.6 weeks (including Bank Holidays)