Veterinary Care Assistant (Part-Time)

Here at Clockhouse Vets, we are hiring for a friendly Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and friendly person with a strong passion for animal care and welfare. The ideal candidate should enjoy working as part of a very busy team but also possess the confidence to work alone from time to time. Previous work experience within a veterinary practice is desirable (voluntary or paid), along with a willingness to learn. Having work experience with animals or in a healthcare setting would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

1. Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients.
2. Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment.
3. Prepare and maintain medical equipment.

Your Skills and Experience

1. Experience of working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with colleagues.
2. Able to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
3. Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
4. Able to prioritise a range of tasks and own workload.
5. Flexible and willing to learn.
6. An understanding of the purpose and importance of regulation and compliance.

About the rota and salary

This is a part-time permanent role working 24 hours per week. This will include 3 x 8 hour days per week with a 1 hour lunch break unpaid.

The salary will be up to £14,613.08 DOE per annum.

Why join us?

Clockhouse Vets are a local friendly Small Animal Veterinary Practice based in the town of Stroud. Our team is committed to providing the best possible level of service to our clients and their pets, and also to supporting each other and the business.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

1. 6.6 Weeks annual leave FTE
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

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital, Stroud

Wallbridge, Stroud, GL5 3JD, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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