Careers

Animal Nursing Assistant

Job Description:

We are looking for a team player to join our friendly independent practice. This role has been created due to the practice expanding.

We are looking for a proactive person to assist the nursing and veterinary team with their day to day tasks and reception with answering the phones

Qualities we are looking for

  • Someone who works well in a team
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Must have a good telephone manner
  • A high standard of hygiene for cleaning clinical areas
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Multi-tasking skills including ability to prioritise
  • Have a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

  • Helping the veterinary team with restraining animals
  • Making sure inpatients are comfortable and happy
  • General support of the nursing team and others in the practice
  • Answering the phones when needed as back up for the reception team
  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas
  • Assisting with health and safety protocols of the practice
  • Checking and putting away medication orders
  • Stock counting, ordering and maintenance

Shifts: 8am - 3.30pm or 11:30pm - 7:30pm on a two week alternating rota with a Saturday morning 8am -1pm every other week. Friday will be a day off on the week that you work a Saturday morning.

Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £12.71 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Saturday

Please forward your CV or any questions to windleshamvets@gmail.com to explore this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your veterinary career.