Night Veterinary Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Night Veterinary Care Assistant to join the team at Bradley Stoke Hospital. The role includes assisting veterinary nurses, caring for animals, cleaning, and ensuring a top-tier environment. Ideal candidates are proactive team players passionate about animal welfare. A competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave and family-friendly policies are offered.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proactive team player with a passion for animals.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Commitment to cleanliness and animal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary nurses and provide care in the kennels.
• Clean cages and launder bedding.
• Feed and walk the dogs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work well within a team

Proficient in IT and call handling

Experience with animals

Full, clean driving license

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Night Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Bradley Stoke Hospital. In this role, you will assist veterinary nurses, provide care in the kennels, clean cages, launder bedding, and feed and walk the dogs.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with a passion for animals and a strong commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment. You should be able to work independently and take initiative, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and animal care.

Key Skills Required

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team
• Proficient in IT and call handling
• Experience with or a genuine interest in working with animals is highly advantageous
• A full, clean driving license is essential, as you may be required to drive our ambulance to other clinics.

More about us

At our hospital, we offer a supportive, friendly environment with excellent benefits. By joining our team, you will become part of a group committed to delivering exceptional client and animal care. Our small, passionate team works tirelessly to provide top-tier referral services, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients and their owners.

Shift Pattern/Working hours

You will work Monday and Tuesday night working 8 pm - 8 am on alternate weeks.

Benefits

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