Part-time Veterinary Care Assistant
Here at Airdrie Vets4Pets, we are looking for a part-time Veterinary Care Assistant with at least 1 year of experience to join our team.
About Our Practice
The practice opened in 2012, and we have a large loyal client base and see a wide variety of interesting cases. The previous owner decided to step down in 2022, and the practice was bought by Jenny, Andrea, & Jane in 2024. Between the three of us, we have over 50 years of experience working in the veterinary industry. We have worked in different types of practice, which has given us insight into what it takes to have a healthy, enjoyable, and productive work environment. We strive to make Airdrie Vets4Pets a place where employees feel supported, valued, can be themselves, have a good work-life balance, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Our team is made up of 5 Vets, 4 Nurses, 1 SVN, 4 Client Care Advisors, and a Practice Manager. We are a close-knit team who enjoy meeting outside of work too. We have started a book club that meets monthly and host games nights in the practice a couple of times a year.
The Role
The position is part-time (20-25 hours). You would be working Monday-Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, with some flexibility.
Day-to-day responsibilities would include:
1. Assisting vets and nurses in restraining animals for treatment
2. Cleaning, walking, and feeding patients
3. Assisting nurses with in-patient care
4. Running in-house laboratory tests
5. Setting up the theatre for operations
6. Assisting with prepping patients for surgery
7. Stock control including checking orders, putting away stock, and restocking consult rooms and prep
8. General cleaning
Additionally, you may help out on reception by answering phones, taking payments, and booking appointments. This is not on a daily basis and only when reception is short-staffed.
The Benefits
1. 5.6 weeks holiday PLUS your birthday off
2. Discounted staff pet care
3. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
4. Annual Christmas party
5. Cycle to Work scheme
For more information or to apply, please email our practice manager Lynn Knipe: lynn.knipe@vets4pets.com
Location: ML6 6DW
Pets just see people. They aren’t biased, and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect differences in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves, so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr