Veterinary Care Assistant: Training & Career Growth

Lever, Inc.; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave + birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies (m/f

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Chipping Norton is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. Working in our purpose-built, well-equipped hospital on the edge of a lovely Cotswold market town, you will support the clinical team with patient handling and care.

This role involves 40 hours per week on a varied rota with shifts between 7am and 11pm, including weekend days. Full training provided; opportunity for development within a veterinary setting.

Qualifications

• You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment.
• 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

• Assist the nursing team with the set up of surgical procedures
• Helping to hold patients for the Vets/Nurses
• Cleaning down clinical areas
• Putting away the supplies order
• Restocking
• Cleaning & packaging sterile equipment and theatre attire
• Laundry and organisation
• Managing cats in our Radioactive Iodine Unit (Full training will be provided)
• You will also be required to cover shifts both on reception and in our Boarding Cattery

Job description

Inspiring Vet Care in Chipping Norton is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. Working in our purpose-built, well-equipped hospital on the edge of a lovely Cotswold market town, you will support the clinical team with patient handling and care.

This role involves 40 hours per week on a varied rota with shifts between 7am and 11pm, including weekend days. Full training provided; opportunity for development within a veterinary setting.