Ward Assistant

Overview

An opportunity has risen for a part time Veterinary Ward Assistant to join our existing Veterinary Nursing team. This position involves working alongside Registered Veterinary Nurses to provide care for our inpatients and support the rehab / pain management team. It is a busy and varied role, including inpatient care, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in our four kennel areas, and assisting Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons in their daily work.

About The Rota

You will be required to work 8-hour shifts across 3 days per week, between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm with a share in the weekend rota.

Want to know more about us?

Earlswood Veterinary is a leading, RCVS-accredited, general and referral hospital in Belfast. Our diagnostics and treatments are second to none and our clinical team is highly trained and experienced to ensure our patients receive the very best treatment. Our referral work encompasses the fields of orthopaedics, ophthalmology, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, rehabilitation, and pain management.

You will join a team of over 20 nurses and ward assistants working with 9 Veterinary Surgeons. Our facilities include three operating theatres, an x-ray, on-site 16 slice CT, visiting high field MRI, ultrasound, arthroscopy, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and a water treadmill.

Our ideal candidate must have 1 year of animal care experience (full time equivalent) which was either employed or voluntary, for example working in kennels, a rehoming centre or veterinary practice. A minimum of 3 GCSEs grade A-C in at least Maths and English, an Animal Management qualification or working towards a qualification, and the ability to work in a busy environment whilst multi-tasking.

Some experience in a veterinary practice would be preferred.

• 6.6 Weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100 s of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary:
Up to £25,500 per annum.

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