Veterinary Prep Room & Surgical Kits Assistant

IVC Evidensia; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Learning Academy

Discounted vet care

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Prep Room & Surgical Kits Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering high standards of patient and client care. Based in our theatre service, you will help with cleaning, packing and autoclaving equipment, and assist with laundry for inpatients to keep theatre ready.

Working under a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will contribute to a compassionate experience for patients and clients.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning, packing and autoclaving equipment for theatre.
• Support laundry for inpatients and ensure equipment is ready for theatre.
• Help with general housekeeping and support nursing teams as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Animal welfare interest

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Prep Room & Surgical Kits Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Working under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be based in our theatre service supporting with cleaning, packing and autoclaving equipment, laundry for inpatients, and ensuring all equipment is ready for theatre, contributing to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients. You'll also support with general housekeeping and supporting the nursing teams as needed.

Working Pattern

• 35 hours per week
• 1 in 4 Saturdays

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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

How We'll Support You

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year

£23,345 pro-rata

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