Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting new opportunity that has opened up at Norwood Road Vets for a Veterinary Care Assistant to come onboard and join our team. We are looking for a dedicated, professional team member, who shows a real passion and positive attitude in every duty they perform. You will be supported by a great team of nurses and receptionist.
As a veterinary care assistant, you would be an important part of the team in the practice. You will be performing a variety of duties, such as ensuring the practice maintains high clinical standards, following cleaning protocols, handling animals, feeding animals, reporting and assisting the nurses with inpatient care and preparing medical equipment. You will also be helping with reception duties, answering phone calls, preparing medications and greeting our clients into the practice.
This position is for a full time, 40 hour week, Monday to Friday, with potential Saturday mornings.
About you
Candidates MUST have a Veterinary Care Assistant Level 2 diploma or equivalent to meet the application criteria for this role. This candidate needs to be highly self-motivated with good customer service skills. This candidate must have at least 1 year experience in the veterinary industry.
The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.60-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, SE24 9BH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person