Job Description

We are excited to welcome applications from those eager to join our team within Chapelfield Vets!

You'll be working closely with our Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses to provide excellent care and ensure the well-being of our patients in this friendly, multidisciplinary referral hospital.

You will work alongside Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to provide vital nursing care, ensuring the wellbeing of our patients within our small animal clinic. In addition to carrying out essential daily tasks such as providing basic inpatient care, restocking and maintaining our hospitals high hygiene standards, assisting Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses with patient restraint, run a variety of in-house laboratory tests, assist with maintaining our Clinic equipment.

Join an advanced team

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to providing outstanding care to animals and exceptional service to their owners. As one of the largest and most trusted veterinary groups, we pride ourselves on our high standards of veterinary care, innovation, and dedication to continuous improvement. We boast an exceptional team of esteemed specialists across a range of disciplines. Additionally, our dedicated rehabilitation team offers physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to support post-operative recovery. We are always focused on ensuring the care and comfort of our patients.

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.

We Care, We Dare, We Share...

At IVC Evidensia, our values drive everything we do. Our dedicated teams embody these values day in and day out. We are determined to foster this culture of compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Working Pattern

This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week across up to 4 shifts, with inclusion in the 1:5 weekend rota including reception

Why join us?

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

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


Up to 15,290.83 DOE