Veterinary Nursing Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Lewes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Veterinary Nursing Assistant at a small animal hospital in Brighton. You'll be involved in vital animal care tasks, work alongside skilled professionals, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including development opportunities and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

6.6 weeks of annual leave

Additional annual leave for birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Passionate, hardworking, reliable, and proactive.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Full driving license and personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and tidying of clinical areas.
• Running laboratory tests and supporting surgical procedures.
• Animal handling, grooming, and client interaction.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Client Service Skills

Animal Handling

Education

Animal-related qualifications or experience

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join our small animal hospital in beautiful Brighton, alongside our branch site in Peacehaven.

This is an essential role working alongside our clinical and non-clinical team to provide exceptional veterinary and client care. We are proud of our excellent reputation, which is down to our fantastic and welcoming staff.

As part of your role, you will be involved in:

1. General cleaning, tidying, and washing, particularly of clinical areas such as theatres
2. Running laboratory tests such as blood tests
3. Re-stocking equipment
4. Supporting and setting up surgical procedures
5. Animal handling and restraint
6. Walking, grooming, and feeding hospitalized animals (inpatients)
7. Supporting the reception team when needed, including:
8. Meeting and welcoming clients
9. Answering the telephone and dealing with clients appropriately
10. Arranging/rescheduling appointments (when required)

You will be an integral part of a friendly, supportive, and dedicated team at New Priory Vets. You will find that no two days are the same in this interesting and varied role. Although some shifts can be very busy and demanding, the rewards from helping the practice provide an excellent standard of care, and seeing animals recover, make the job extremely worthwhile. Many of our Veterinary Nursing Assistants have gone on to study Veterinary Nursing, while others have stayed with us as valued long-term team members.

Workings hours

This is a full-time position, requiring 32 hours per week across four 8-hour shifts on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Join a team you are proud to be part of

Both our branches and hospital are well-equipped with x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and theatre facilities. Our Brighton hospital boasts CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and a state-of-the-art theatre. You will support our team of first-opinion Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Specialists, and Advanced Practitioners.

Our family feel is hugely important, and it is paramount that anyone joining the team fits in well. If you are friendly, positive, and supportive of your colleagues, then you will fit in perfectly.

Who are we looking for?

• A passionate person who is hardworking, reliable, and proactive, with a 'can do' solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well both independently and within a team.
• A people person with excellent client service skills and a passion for working with animals.
• Animal-related qualifications or experience are beneficial but not essential.
• All applicants must have a full driving license and their own vehicle.

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks of annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, added to your holiday allowance

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Colleague benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with participating retailers
• Discounted staff pet care