Passionate about delivering excellent care to animals? We are hiring for an Animal Care Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis!
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.
We would like to know a little about you and why you applied for this role. Therefore please supply a cover letter detailing this along with your CV. Please note Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
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
* Order unpacking, and stock rotation
* Assisting our lab staff with running in-house laboratory samples
* 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.
The salary will be up to £23,795.20 per year DOE.
Why join Oban Vets?
Oban Vets is a mixed practice, who strives to deliver exceptional first opinion care to a diverse range of animals including dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, and exotics, alongside farm and equine. Our practice is situated in the vibrant heart of Oban, a rural, holiday town on the west coast of Scotland. Oban is perfectly located for access to the mountains, highlands, and islands, suiting an individual who loves the outdoor lifestyle. Committed to excellence in both veterinary and client care, we boast a dedicated team that thrives on mutual support and celebrates both individual and collective achievements.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
* 6.8 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
* Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and 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.
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