Vet Care Kennel Assistant - Growth & Training Path

IVC; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join Wellpets, Sittingbourne on a full-time permanent basis. The role supports animal care, reception duties and infection control as part of a caring team in a busy practice.

You’ll work 40 hours per week with Mon-Fri shifts and 1 in 4 Saturdays, gaining structured development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a pension plan as part of our benefits package.

Qualifications

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning and preparation of accommodation for animals, including choice of bedding, kennel requirements for various species and patient conditions.
• Effectively carry out practice protocols, hygiene and biosecurity procedures and support and implement infection control procedures including ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning is carried out to a high standard & recorded.
• Prepare theatre and prep areas for specified routine and non-routine procedures
• Be competent in setting up clinical environments and associated equipment (checks to be made by RVN) for a range of clinical and surgical procedures and adhere to practice protocols and SOPs.
• Be competent in the care and maintenance of clinical equipment, including routine cleaning and care of complex equipment.
• Ensure correct disposal of clinical waste and comply with H+S and environmental legislation.
• Be fully aware of all Health & Safety issues and read all information supplied.
• Keep up to date with preventative healthcare, product knowledge and practice policies so clients can be advised accurately.
• Cover reception duties as and when required.
• Answer phone and communicate with clients and suppliers.
• Communicate with clients regarding feeding and discharge of inpatients from non-complicated procedures.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Organisation

Learning

Job description

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join Wellpets, Sittingbourne on a full-time permanent basis. The role supports animal care, reception duties and infection control as part of a caring team in a busy practice.

You’ll work 40 hours per week with Mon-Fri shifts and 1 in 4 Saturdays, gaining structured development opportunities, a supportive culture, and a pension plan as part of our benefits package.