Veterinary Laboratory Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

We're seeking a dedicated individual to join and support our small, passionate laboratory team. In this role, you'll handle laboratory samples, process them through our analysers, and communicate the results to veterinarians.

Your primary responsibilities will involve operating a range of analysers for biochemistry, haematology, and electrolyte testing, with full training provided. You will also assist with inputting results into our computer systems and learning the laboratory procedures essential to our work.

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.

The perfect fit

The ideal candidate will bring some clinical veterinary experience or have worked in a laboratory environment. You should be comfortable working both independently and within a small team, managing time-sensitive tasks, and effectively communicating results.

Your shift pattern

You will work 8:30 am - 5:30 pm on a Tuesday and Thursday; the ability to offer flexibility for holiday cover would be advantageous.

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 100's 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 eager 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.

Rowe Veterinary Group, Bradley Stoke

Bradley House, Ferndene, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9DT, United Kingdom

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Animals treated: Small animals

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