Overview
Animal Care Assistant Jobs in Leeds, England, United Kingdom at Vet Record Careers
Title: Animal Care Assistant
Company: Vet Record Careers
Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Animal Care Assistant required for surgical referral practice in Leeds!
The rota will be 40-hours over 5 days per week. There will be a 5-week rotation of shifts such as: 6am-2pm Mon-Thur, Sat 7am-3pm. Remaining 4 weeks shifts are Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, 12pm-8pm and 2pm-10pm.
The Practice
It is our mission to make specialist surgical care more accessible.
Our specialist surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases.
Everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from surgery within 6 months of the procedure.
Location
Frank. Pet Surgeons. is located on the Orbital Industry Park, just off junction 4 of the M621 and 1.3 miles from Leeds train station
The Role
Supporting the hospital team to deliver Specialist surgical care to pets
Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
Assisting with in-patient care
Maintain sterile supplies including cleaning, packaging and sterilising surgical instruments/implants
Assisting in the operating theatre
Assisting in animal handling
Support to Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons
Work as a member of a supportive team but also demonstrate the ability to use own initiative
Successful Candidate
The animal care assistant plays an important role in frank. Pet Surgeons. Our animal care team will offer exceptionally high standards of care to our patients whilst communicating effectively with all other members of the hospital team. We are looking for people who share our commitment to excellent patient and client care. People who demonstrate their commitment to providing top-class patient care and customer service through the care they deliver, a willingness to work hard and the pride they take in maintaining a clean, working hospital environment. We provide clinical services around the clock, 365 days of the year, so flexibility in working hours is essential. You will be a confident ACA with great communication, organisational skills and a passion for development. Previous experience required. Veterinary Care Assistant Level 2 Diploma is desirable but not essential.
In-house training and external CPD will also provide you with the knowledge and skills to carry out these duties.
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 100’s of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.
