Veterinary Care Assistant - Scarborough, United Kingdom - Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre

Description

Full time Veterinary Care Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity to welcome a new Veterinary Care Assistant to join our wonderful team at Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre.

We offer a friendly, relaxed working environment with a supportive fun team.

The position is full time with flexibility to cover staff holidays and sickness, working a minimum of 36 hours per week, this could include Saturday mornings.

The duties include

• Reception duties answering telephones an booking appointments
• Assist Veterinary Surgeons and veterinary nurses in providing care for animals
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures
• Prepare and sterilise surgical instruments and equipment
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the Veterinary Surgeon
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as blood work and urinalysis
• Monitor animals before and after procedures or surgeries
• Clean and maintain examination rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Assist in dispensary, managing stock and dispensing medication

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

You will be required to work in both branches, Our main practice is based in SCALBY RD and branch practice is at Cloughton.

If interested in this position please send your CV and cover letter to Head Nurse Barbara Sibley RVN.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

Veterinary Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

• Scarborough (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scarborough: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person