Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse

at  Ashleigh Veterinary Centre

Job description
As a first opinion small animal vets, as well as a referral practice for exotic companion animals, we see and treat a huge variety of patients. No day is the same! We are looking for someone who is seeking a role working with animals, and enjoys providing exceptional service to clients, along with the very best care for their pets.
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.
This job role is based at our both our main site in Whalley Range, as well as our cat only clinic in Sale
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
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered
Please note, we get a very high number of applicants, so we sadly cannot reply to all applications.
Duties include;
-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
- Reception duties
- Pharmacy duties
- Order unpacking, and stock rotation
- Assisting our lab staff with running in house laboratory samples
- Animal handling
- 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.
Rota
The proposed rota for this position is listed below, but can be subject to change depending on staffing levels, as well as the needs of the practice.
Week 1
-Mon-Friday 8am-4pm
-Sat-Sun 11am-7pm
Week 2
-Mon off
-Tues 8am-4pm
-Wed off
-Thurs 8am-4pm
-Sat-Sun 7pm-8am
Week 3
-Mon-Fri 7pm-8am
Week 4

Please refer the Job description for details