Veterinary Care Assistant

St Mary's Veterinary Clinic is excited to announce the opening of a Veterinary Care Assistant position. This role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about animal care who want to pursue a rewarding career in veterinary nursing.

About The Role

This is a probationary role to progress to the Student Veterinary Nurse Apprentice Course in September 2025. The course will be on a day-release basis: 4 days will be spent gaining hands-on experience in practice, and 1 day a week will be spent in college. The course takes approximately 3 years and culminates in qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist veterinary surgeons and nurses in providing excellent care to animals.
2. Carry out daily cleaning and maintenance of the clinic.
3. Handle and monitor animals, providing them with the highest standards of care.
4. Assist in various tasks as needed to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.

Required Qualifications & Skills

1. 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics, and three additional subjects.
2. A good timekeeper with a strong work ethic and dedication.
3. A reliable team player, capable of contributing to a positive and supportive working environment.
4. You will be a resilient person, able to provide deep passion for our clients and their pets in an emotional environment.
5. You are dedicated and eager to progress in your career.
6. If you are motivated, hard-working, and ready for a challenging yet rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Why join our practice

St Mary's Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic based in Dorset, with ready access to the Jurassic coast and New Forest, with good air and rail connections from the nearby towns of Bournemouth and Poole. We are part of the IVC graduate training academy. We also pride ourselves on being a nurse training practice. We have an exceptionally friendly team all with a great sense of humour.

Benefits

1. 5 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

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen 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.

St Marys Veterinary Clinic, Ferndown

300 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AS, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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