Veterinary Care Assistant..
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ringwood, South East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
Up to £25,979
We are excited to welcome applications from those eager to join our team of Veterinary Care Assistants at our state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary referral hospital.
In this role, you will collaborate with our Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and Student Veterinary Nurses to deliver crucial nursing care and support the well-being of our patients within this multidisciplinary setting. Your responsibilities will include working across various areas within the hospital, performing essential daily tasks, upholding our hospital’s high hygiene standards, assisting with veterinary treatments, preparing surgical theatres, supporting during surgical procedures, and maintaining surgical equipment and attire.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will deliver attentive, personalised care for each patient in the hospital, including providing TLC, grooming, and ensuring a safe, calm environment with suitable toys or treats. You will support nursing staff with general tasks such as patient restraint, exercise, and intravenous catheter management, while actively engaging in patient care discussions with the team.
Other responsibilities include preparing and cleaning surgical theatres, managing, and sterilising surgical equipment, and maintaining equipment hygiene. Additionally, you will handle and pack surgical kits, conduct in-house laboratory tests, and operate autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners. Administrative duties involve accurately documenting patient care, managing deliveries, and maintaining the dispensary area, including performing temperature checks, and restocking supplies.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• While qualifications in Animal Care and prior experience are preferred, substantial experience in animal handling and husbandry will also be considered favourably.
• Be able to showcase your dedication to our professional and ethical standards.
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with a compassionate and empathetic approach to your work.
• Be a strong team player with confident and effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential
• Effective time management, self-motivation, proactivity, and the ability to use initiative are important.