Senior Veterinary Equipment Specialist & Trainer

Ivcevidensia; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

inspiring vet care at Hamilton Specialist Referrals near High Wycombe seeks a Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant. You will manage surgical kits, sterilisation, and maintenance of clinical equipment to support surgical teams in a 24-hour hospital.

With experience in veterinary settings and strong communication, you will train colleagues, help establish SOPs, and promote infection control and patient care standards within a collaborative clinical team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Veterinary Care Assistant in a referral or veterinary hospital.
• Extensive knowledge of surgical instruments and infection control.
• Experience handling endoscopic equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation, maintenance, cleaning, sterilisation, and storage of surgical kits and equipment.
• Support care and processing of flexible and rigid endoscopes in line with guidelines and infection control.
• Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are available, functional and ready for clinical use.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate servicing, repairs, and replacement when required.
• Maintain accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, sterilisation cycles, and compliance.
• Support clinicians and veterinary nurses with theatre and procedural equipment requirements.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures relating to equipment handling and care.
• Deliver on-the-job training and ongoing support to Veterinary Care Assistants on equipment use and maintenance.
• Assist with induction and competency assessment of new team members.
• Promote best practice in infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Infection control knowledge

Endoscope handling

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Job description

inspiring vet care at Hamilton Specialist Referrals near High Wycombe seeks a Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant. You will manage surgical kits, sterilisation, and maintenance of clinical equipment to support surgical teams in a 24-hour hospital.

With experience in veterinary settings and strong communication, you will train colleagues, help establish SOPs, and promote infection control and patient care standards within a collaborative clinical team.