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.
Our RCVS-accredited Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital is expanding, and we are seeking a passionate and experienced small animal veterinary surgeon with a strong interest in internal medicine to join our exceptional team. You'll work alongside 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 5 Student Registered Nurses, and 5 Animal Nursing Assistants in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built hospital located on the edge of a charming Cotswold market town.
Our team includes a Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine, as well as Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Medicine and ECC. We also regularly host a referral dermatologist. We receive referrals from across the country for exotic pet care and radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroid cats, and locally for outpatient CT scanning, as well as certain internal medicine and orthopaedic surgery cases.
Our hospital is fully equipped with in-house lab facilities, a DR x-ray system, dental x-ray, a 64-slice CT scanner, an extensive range of flexible and rigid endoscopes, an ultrasound scanner with colour Doppler, comprehensive orthopaedic equipment, a slit lamp, a tonometer, and more.
As an Animal Nursing 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 support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.
The role will include (but not limited to) the following tasks:
- Assist the nursing team with the set up of surgical procedures
- Helping to hold patients for the Vets/Nurses
- Cleaning down clinical areas
- Putting away the supplies order
- Cleaning & packaging sterile equipment and theatre attire
- Managing cats in our Radioactive Iodine Unit (Full training will be provided)
- You will also be required to cover shifts both on reception and in our Boarding Cattery
This is a part-time permanent role working 20 hours per week working Saturday & Sunday 8am till 7:00pm.
You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:
- 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
At Iinspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- 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
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave FTE
- 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 scheme
- Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/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.
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