Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse
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Summary
We are recruiting for a Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse! Our ideal candidate would have experience of working within a similar role, but this isn't a requirement for application, as training will be provided. We will consider applicants with transferrable skills from a different working environment. You should have a mature attitude and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, as well as being able to adapt to the unknown daily challenges that working in a veterinary practice brings. This job role is based at our both our main site in Whalley Range, as well as our cat only clinic in Sale.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment throughout the building in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Cleaning, restocking and care of equipment
- Cleaning and sterilisation of veterinary instruments
- Reception duties
- Pharmacy duties
- Order unpacking, and stock rotation
- Assisting our lab staff with running in house laboratory samples
- Animal handling
- Assisting our veterinary surgeons in consultations as needed
- Assisting our veterinary surgeons and vet nurses with a wide range of inpatient care for a variety of species.
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: Animal handling, Veterinary assisting, Patient care, Cleaning and hygiene, Stock rotation, Reception duties, Laboratory assistance.
About the role
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment throughout the building in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Cleaning, restocking and care of equipment
- Cleaning and sterilisation of veterinary instruments
- Reception duties
- Pharmacy duties
- Order unpacking, and stock rotation
- Assisting our lab staff with running in house laboratory samples
- Animal handling
- Assisting our veterinary surgeons in consultations as needed
- Assisting our veterinary surgeons and vet nurses with a wide range of inpatient care for a variety of species.
Salary: Up to £23,[795.20](http://795.20/) per year
Rota
The proposed rota for this position is listed below, but can be subject to change depending on staffing levels, as well as the needs of the practice.
Week 1:
- Mon-Friday 8am-4pm
- Sat-Sun 11am-7pm
Week 2:
- Mon off
- Tues 8am-4pm
- Wed off
- Thurs 8am-4pm
- Sat-Sun 7pm-8am
Week 3:
- Mon-Fri 7pm-8am
Week 4:
- Off
About Ashleigh Vets
As a first opinion small animal vets, as well as a referral practice for exotic companion animals, we see and treat a huge variety of patients. No day is the same! We are looking for someone who is seeking a role working with animals, and enjoys providing exceptional service to clients, along with the very best care for their pets.
In addition to joining a fantastic team, our practice is based just 2.5 miles from the vibrant centre of Manchester and 1 mile from Old Trafford. The peak district can be reached in 30 minutes and the lake district in 1 hour. We also have excellent transport links, being at the axis of the motorways and Manchester airport being a 10-minute drive.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
- 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
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, Chorlton
221 Upper Chorlton Road, Chorlton, Whalley Range, M16 0DE, United Kingdom