Veterinary Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
previous experience of working with animals is essential. Ideally an animal management certificate level 3 or VCA diploma. minimum 5 GSCE passes including maths and english
The main responsibilities for the role will include assisting nurses in the kennels with in-patients, cleaning and setting up kennels for patients, recovering patients from anaesthesia, cleaning and sterilizing kits and equipment, some reception duties and client facing roles, processing urine and blood samples, holding animals for the vet or nurse, collecting patients in the practice ambulance from the branch practice.
Important to be able to work as a group and independently.
Full driving licence required
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30.5 per week
Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
masks worn when appropriate and hand sanitiser provided. very good level of hygiene is maintained due to being a hospital.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Animal care: 1 year (required)
- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Veterinary Care Assistant roles across Park Issa Veterinary Hospital's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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