Veterinary Care Assistant
Tower Veterinary Centre, Perth, Scotland
Discipline: Clinical Support
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Up to £22,000 DOE per annum
About the role
Here at Tower Vets, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Veterinary Care Assistant to work at our branch in Perth.
Your role will include:
* Assisting Veterinary Surgeons and RVN’s with patients and adhering to their needs.
* Manual handling and caring for animals with empathy and compassion.
* Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the practice.
* Cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
* Running laboratory tests and packaging samples.
* Maintaining stock levels and ensuring effective stock control and rotation.
* Providing exceptional customer service to clients at the reception desk.
* Answering and making phone calls, including post-operative calls.
* Cash handling and maintaining accurate client records.
Where you will be based
The successful candidate will join our RCVS accredited single site practice in Perth, Scotland. Perth is known as the gateway to the Highlands, located centrally in Scotland, and is within an hour of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
We have an excellent team of 7 friendly experienced vets and are looking to replace a much-appreciated Animal Care Assistant colleague. The team also consists of three qualified nurses and three Student Veterinary nurses.
About the rota and salary
This is a full-time role working 36 hours between 8:00am-7:30pm Monday-Friday and Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm. Out of hours call outs are covered by Vets Now.
The salary will be up to £22,000 DOE per annum.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
* 6.8 Weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback with retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lucie Brownsword from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Contact
Lucie Brownsword
Email: lucie.brownsword@ivcevidensia.com
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