Twilight Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Veterinary Association is seeking an Evening Veterinary Care Assistant for Bradley Stoke Hospital. This role involves assisting veterinary staff, caring for animals, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate is a passionate team player who can work independently and follows high cleanliness standards.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave addition

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Non-accidental injury support

Learning and development opportunities

Pawsome Benefits

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Proactive team player with a passion for animals.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Interest in working with animals

Full clean driving license

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Evening 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 alternating weeks covering the hours of 6 pm - 12 am, Monday - Sunday. With a week off after 7 continuous night shifts.

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
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care