Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Axminster, South West
Passionate about delivering excellent care to animals?
We are looking for a friendly, caring and hard-working individual who can show initiative and work well in a team. This role would suit a VCA who is looking for a role in a busier veterinary hospital with a more interesting case load. This role could also suit someone who has experience of working in a veterinary hospital and wanting to enrol or are completing the Level 2 VCA apprenticeship. The role will involve working in a variety of our departments including surgical prep area, kennel work, reception duties, pharmacy and our in-house laboratory.
About the rota
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. This is to include early and late shifts but within the hours of 8:00am-9:00pm, 5 days a week, working Monday to Friday. Weekend work is also expected within the role as a 1 in 4 working weekend pattern. Time off in-lieu is given retrospectively for weekend work. Rate of pay is in-line with national minimum wage.
Who We Are
Our main site is an RCVS accredited, large, purpose-built hospital practice in Axminster, with a branch practice in Seaton. We have a separately staffed, dedicated OOH night service called Three Counties Veterinary Emergencies, working out of our Axminster site with surrounding practices feeding into this service. We are the only RCVS accredited hospital with 24-hour care in the area, with excellent equipment and facilities enabling us to deliver a high standard of patient care.
About the Team and Culture
Our team of 13 veterinary surgeons are assisted by our nursing team consisting of 16 RVNs, 3 night RVNs, 1 SVN and 2 VCAs. We pride ourselves in our culture of inclusivity and respect. Every member of our team is valued, working collaboratively to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. As a senior leadership team, we have an open-door policy, our priority being the well-being of our team as well as our clinical duties. Lunch and rest breaks are prioritised and protected. Our family values are at the heart of how we look after and treat one another and our supportive culture is reflected in our staff, some having been with Coombefield for many years and others choosing to return.
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 hundreds of retailers
* Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia we are 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.
Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Axminster
Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Coombe Lane, Axminster, EX13 5AX, United Kingdom
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