- Work collaboratively and with passion and contribute to the strong clinical team to deliver high-quality clinical and client care across the Hospital.
- Work with clinicians, nurses and owners, to provide hospitalised patients with the highest standard of individualised patient care.
- Ensure the hospitalisation facilities and equipment are cleaned and properly maintained in line with the infection control policy and all consumables are organised and well stocked.
- Be a proactive and reliable team member in supporting the nurses and services.
- Animal Care qualifications are desirable, however in their absence considerable experience in animal handling and husbandry will be considered with equal merit.
- Experience working with animals is essential, ideally with some experience working in a clinical environment.
- You should be able to demonstrate your commitment to our professional and ethical standards.
- Remain calm and focused under pressure, with a caring and empathetic approach to your work.
- A strong team player with confident and effective communication skills.
- 6.6 Weeks annual leave
- 4-day work week
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- Private medical insurance
- 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
- Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
- All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
- Infection prevention and control programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
- Pension scheme
- Discounted staff pet care
Veterinary Care Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham
Description
Veterinary Care Assistant
Starting salary £23,600 per annum
Full Time | Permanent
Longbridge, Birmingham
Exciting Opportunity at our Purpose-Built Hospital
We are thrilled to invite applications from experienced candidates seeking to join our team of Veterinary Care Assistants within our cutting-edge multi-discipline referral hospital.
This is a full-time, day shift position, averaging 40hrs/week, following a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern. Please note this rolling rota will cover a fair share of weekends and bank holidays. The shift pattern will be 2 early shifts (06:00-17:25), 2 late shifts (11:00-22:25), followed by 4 days off.
Join an advanced team
IVC Evidensia is proud to have established over 100 referral sites in our UK and Ireland network throughout the years. However, our newest venture, Blaise, presents a unique opportunity to be part of an extraordinary project right from its inception. We have built from the ground up, giving you the chance to contribute to something truly special. Sustainability is at the core of our mission, and our Positive Pawprint strategy has inspired us to incorporate green and well-being initiatives into the hospital, aligning with our commitment to the environment and sustainability.
A hospital designed for excellence
Spanning an impressive 36,000 sq ft, our hospital is one of the largest in the UK. With the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets annually, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist-led multi-discipline veterinary referrals and offer round-the-clock emergency care services to pet owners across the Midlands. Conveniently located with easy access from the A38 through Longbridge, our site is an integral part of the West Longbridge regeneration project.
Responsibilities:
In this exciting and varied role, you will -
Role requirements:
We Care, We Dare, We Share...
At IVC Evidensia, our values drive everything we do. Our dedicated teams embody these values day in and day out. As we establish our new hospital, we are determined to foster this culture of compassion, innovation, and collaboration.
Why join us?
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
Wellbeing
Development
Additional
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
