Summary
The vacancy is for for a Veterinary Nursing Assistant

Job Description – Veterinary Nursing Assistant for an exotic, small animal and ophthalmology referral practice in Harold Wood, Essex.
Hours: Between 20-40 hours per week as required, working on a rota system. . Working between the hours of 8am and 7pm Mon-Fri and occasional Saturday 9 to 2pm with a day off in lieu .
Holiday: 28 working days paid holiday (Including bank holidays)
Wages: As Below, age dependent
Work Experience: Previous experience in a veterinary practice an advantage as is experience of handling both small and exotic animals but not essential.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: You will need to be resilient, confident, empathetic and patient. You will need excellent communication skills both written and spoken. We are looking for a hard working and caring individual to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES: General aiding of the veterinary surgeon and the nursing staff. The applicant must be prepared to deal with all species. Assisting the Veterinary Surgeons in the Consultations, assisting the nurses in handling of patients for medication and procedures, preparation for surgery and in the theatre, running blood samples, care and feeding of the animals, cleaning of their Kennels, cages or vivaria and the surgery. On site training will be given for handling, dealing with anaesthesia and looking after in-patients and post-operative patients.

WAGES:- The salary will be dependent upon starting age with salary reviews in April of each year.
Under 18 years of age £ 6.40/hr
18-20 years of age £ 8.60/hr
21-years of age & over £ 11.40/hr

The wages are based on a 20 hour working week but with further overtime of up to a maximum of 20 hours per week (as required) on a rota. Payment of wages is by BACS on the last Friday of each month, in arrears.
Uniforms are provided and have to be worn.

Please email covering letter and CV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £6.40-£11.40 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Romford, RM3 0QS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Pleases provide details of any previous animal related experience
• Please say why you consider you are suitable for this position

Work Location: In person

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