Summary
The vacancy is for for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant/ Veterinary Care Assistant
Job Description – Veterinary Nursing Assistant for an exotic, small animal and ophthalmology referral practice in Harold Wood, Essex.
Hours: Between 20-30 hours per week as required, working on a rota system . Working between the hours of 8am and 7pm Mon-Fri and 1 in 4 Saturday 9 to 2pm with a day off in lieu .
Holiday: 28 working days paid holiday (Including bank holidays)
Wages: As Below, age dependent
Work Experience: Previous experience in a veterinary practice an advantage as is experience of handling both small and exotic animals but not essential.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: You will need to be resilient, confident, empathetic and patient. You will need excellent communication skills both written and spoken. We are looking for a hard working, reliable and caring individual to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: General aiding of the veterinary surgeon and the other nursing staff. The applicant must be prepared to deal with all species. Assisting the Veterinary Surgeons in the Consultations, assisting the other nurses in handling of patients for medication and procedures, preparation for surgery and assistance in the theatre, running blood samples, care and feeding of hospitalised animals, cleaning of their Kennels, cages or vivaria and general cleaning of the surgery. On site training will be given for handling, dealing with anaesthesia and looking after in-patients and post-operative patients.
WAGES:- The salary is age dependent with salary reviews in April of each year.
Range is £ 10.85/hr to £ 12.71/hr
The wages are based on a minimum of a 20 hour working week but with further overtime of up to a maximum of 10 hours per week (as required) on a rota. Payment of wages is by BACS on the last Friday of each month, in arrears.
Uniforms are provided and have to be worn.
Please email covering letter and CV
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Romford RM3 0QS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please say why you consider you are suitable for this position
- What Previous Experience of working in a Veterinary Practice do you have ?
Experience:
- Veterinary Practice: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
