Theatre Veterinary Care Assistant

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal care organization in Westminster is seeking a Theatre Veterinary Care Assistant on a fixed-term contract. The role includes preparing surgical theatres, assisting with animal care, and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Ideal candidates should have experience with animal handling and knowledge of dog and cat behavior. The organization offers competitive benefits including annual leave, gym memberships, and health plans.

Benefits

36 days of annual leave

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension contributions

Free healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would have experience in animal care and knowledge of dog and cat behavior.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical theatre for operations.
• Clean and sterilize duties throughout the clinic.
• Assist with handling dogs and cats for non-surgical procedures.
• Provide in-patient care and husbandry for animals in the medical ward.

Skills

Animal-related work experience

Handling and husbandry of dogs and cats

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Theatre Veterinary Care Assistant to join our Battersea London team on a fixed term contract to provide the highest standards of care to the dogs and cats in our care.

As part of this role, you will be undertaking tasks including preparing the surgical theatre for operations, cleaning and sterilising duties throughout the clinic, assisting with handling dogs and cats for non-surgical procedures, and providing in-patient care and husbandry for dogs and cats in the medical ward.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical theatre for operations
• Clean and sterilise duties throughout the clinic
• Assist with handling dogs and cats for non-surgical procedures
• Provide in-patient care and husbandry for dogs and cats in the medical ward

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would have animal-related work experience; to include handling, husbandry and knowledge of behaviour of dogs and cats.

Our People and Principles

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that's just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Benefits

• 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year

Development and Working with Our Animals

We are committed to providing learning and development to our employees, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and more. Working with our rescues is a rewarding experience, with daily variation and unique challenges. The role involves physical tasks necessary to provide exceptional standards of care.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively strive to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We value diverse voices, perspectives and experiences to help us do more for our dogs and cats, and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.