Hospital Assistant - London, United Kingdom - RSPCA

RSPCA

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Finsbury Park Animal Hospital provides frontline veterinary services for animals that are most in need.

Our provision of high quality veterinary care within a non-commercial environment results in a rewarding veterinary role with a direct, positive impact on animal welfare.

At the hospital you will care for a unique variety of animal welfare cases; predominantly cats, dogs and wildlife species.

We're looking for a Hospital Assistant to join us who is confident, works well under pressure and is self motivated to work independently for the cause of animal welfare.

You'll be joining a passionate team who were one of the finalists for Petplan's animal charity team of the year award 2021

We operate a
three shift system for this role amounting to 35 hours per week, including
nights (seven nights on, seven off),
lates, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Here's some of the key work you'll be doing:

Undertaking nursing duties including theatre, ward and front of house duties as directed
Undertaking, on a roster basis, emergency and out of hours cover including night work
Undertaking general cleaning duties throughout the hospital including equipment, animal quarters and premises
Maintaining up to date and accurate clinical records for every animal that comes into the hospital
Dispensing drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and hospital rules
Carrying out telephone and general reception duties on a roster basis as required
Taking accurate payments from clients for veterinary services received at the time of consultation in line with RSPCA policy

What we are looking for in you:

It is
essential that you have previous experience of animal care work, preferably in a clinical setting
Selfmotivation and an ability to manage your own time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to demonstrate teamwork with veterinary animal centre and Inspectorate colleagues
An NVQ Level 2 in Animal Care or equivalent e.g. VCA, ANA is desirable

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030.

The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

We value and recognise our employees' contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

Great annual leave benefits
all staff receive 25 days annual leave on entry rising to 30 days after five years' service, and 31 days after six years' service, plus an additional Society day around Christmas. Staff can also carry over up to five days leave to the next leave year
Generous pension scheme

- we also offer a generous pension scheme where contributions are made by salary sacrifice, improving tax efficiency. For example, if you contribute 1.5% RSPCA will contribute 9%. The Pension also comes with associated life assurance and access to our employee assistance programme.

Group income protection scheme
Access to a healthcare cash plan

How to apply

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing Team - our contact details can be found on the advert on our website.

Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies for this opportunity.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£22,539.00 per year

Benefits: