Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic veterinary practice as a Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse, where you will play a vital role in animal care and client service. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated team, providing exceptional support to veterinary surgeons and ensuring a clean and safe space for our furry patients. With comprehensive training provided, you will develop your skills in animal handling, cleaning, and various clinical duties. The practice is conveniently located near Manchester, offering an engaging work atmosphere and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you are passionate about animal welfare and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 Weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Pawsome Benefits reward gateway

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.
• Mature attitude and ability to adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Assist veterinary surgeons in consultations and inpatient care.
• Handle and care for animals.

Skills

Multitasking

Animal handling

Cleaning and sterilization

Reception duties

Pharmacy duties

Education

Experience in veterinary practice

Transferrable skills from other environments

Job description

We are recruiting for a Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse!

Our ideal candidate would have experience of working within a similar role, but this isn't a requirement for application, as training will be provided. We will consider applicants with transferrable skills from a different working environment. You should have a mature attitude and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, as well as being able to adapt to the unknown daily challenges that working in a veterinary practice brings. This job role is based at both our main site in Whalley Range, as well as our cat-only clinic in Sale.

We would like to know a little about you and why you applied for this role. Therefore please supply a cover letter detailing this along with your CV. Please note Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

About the role

1. Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment throughout the building in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
2. Cleaning, restocking and care of equipment.
3. Cleaning and sterilisation of veterinary instruments.
4. Reception duties.
5. Pharmacy duties.
6. Order unpacking and stock rotation.
7. Assisting our lab staff with running in-house laboratory samples.
8. Animal handling.
9. Assisting our veterinary surgeons in consultations as needed.
10. Assisting our veterinary surgeons and vet nurses with a wide range of inpatient care for a variety of species.

Salary: Up to £23,795.20 per year

Rota

The proposed rota for this position is listed below, but can be subject to change depending on staffing levels, as well as the needs of the practice.

Week 1:

1. Mon-Friday 8am-4pm
2. Sat-Sun 11am-7pm

Week 2:

1. Mon off
2. Tues 8am-4pm
3. Wed off
4. Thurs 8am-4pm
5. Sat-Sun 7pm-8am

Week 3:

1. Mon-Fri 7pm-8am

Week 4:

1. Off

About Ashleigh Vets

As a first opinion small animal vets, as well as a referral practice for exotic companion animals, we see and treat a huge variety of patients. No day is the same! We are looking for someone who is seeking a role working with animals and enjoys providing exceptional service to clients, along with the very best care for their pets.

In addition to joining a fantastic team, our practice is based just 2.5 miles from the vibrant centre of Manchester and 1 mile from Old Trafford. The peak district can be reached in 30 minutes and the lake district in 1 hour. We also have excellent transport links, being at the axis of the motorways and Manchester airport being a 10-minute drive.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

1. 6.6 Weeks annual leave.
2. Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance.
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
4. Cycle to work scheme.
5. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
6. Non-accidental injury support.
7. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
8. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers.
9. Pension scheme.
10. Discounted staff pet care.

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, Chorlton

221 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0DE, United Kingdom

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Animals treated:

Small animals

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