Night Hospital Assistant - #1707369

Vale Vets and Referrals are looking for candidates who are confident, resilient and an effective communicator, who can work well in a close knit, out of hours team whilst demonstrating initiative to work individually.

The position is designed to assist our highly skilled and caring night nurses, on call vets and interns in providing our already amazing inpatient and emergency care.

You will be responsible for ensuring excellent clinical standards are adhered to and be devoted to providing TLC to inpatients. General hospital duties will be required to be undertaken including washing, feeding and walking inpatients, supporting the night nurse with inpatient care, keeping the practice clean and tidy, and assisting in the preparation of emergency surgeries.

The successful candidate will gain the relevant knowledge and skills which could allow them to apply for any student veterinary nurse positions that might become available. This will be discussed further at interview.

This is a full-time permanent role working 5 nights on, 5 nights off (12-hour shifts).

At Vale Vets and Referrals, we have state-of-the-art facilities consisting of 5 theatres, a medicine suite for ultrasound and endoscopy, a dental room, x-ray, large ward areas with a separate cat ward and treatment room, and separate exotics ward. We also have an onsite CT scanner.

With a team of 40 RVNs, SVNs and hospital assistants, you'll have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals. We're big on development, actively encouraging and supporting our team members in their pursuit of advanced qualifications and other CPD courses. We foster a no-blame culture, where we value every voice and continuously seek ways to enhance our work.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6Weeks 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


• Discounted staff pet care

The Animal Hospital, Stinchcombe, Dursley, GL11 6AJ, United Kingdom