Job Description

Veterinary Care Assistant
Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons, Morpeth Whorral Bank Branch, Northumberland, North East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
25,396.8

We are hiring!

We are looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our large and dynamic nursing team. You will work across all areas of the practice with our dedicated Vets and Nurses to provide high standards of care to our patients, both companion and exotic species.
The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a busy hospital, as well as independently at branch surgeries. A Veterinary Care Assistant qualification is desirable not essential. Previous veterinary or animal related experience preferable, and you must hold a full UK driving license. The role may include a share of branch surgery duties but you will mainly be based at our Whorral Bank hospital.

About the rota

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week across 5 days with a share of the weekend rota.

Want to know more about us?

We are a mixed animal practice with an interest in exotics. Our large purpose-built hospital is located on the outskirts of Morpeth, Northumberland in a semi-rural setting and close to coast and countryside, with another 7 branch surgeries. We have a large vet & nurse team and 6 VCA's. We are a close-knit group with a wellbeing team and regular social and charitable events.

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

Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons, Morpeth Whorral Bank Branch
Whorral Bank, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3BN, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
Equine
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly