Job Description

Job Title: Veterinary Theatre Technician

Location:

Movement Referrals Northwest, Preston Brook, Runcorn, WA7 3GH

Facility Type:

Specialist Veterinary Referral Hospital (Small Animal - Dogs & Cats)

Departments:

Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery & Neurology

Hours:

24-40 hours/week (flexible)

Annual Leave:

6.6 weeks pro rata including Bank Holidays

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

You'll be an essential part of the surgical support team, helping to ensure the theatre suite runs efficiently and aseptically.

Theatre & Surgical Duties:

Daily theatre set-up and shutdown

Sterilising and maintaining surgical instruments

Aseptic theatre cleaning & damp dusting

Preparing surgical kits and donning PPE for the team

Managing stock: sterile consumables, surgical implants, screws/plates

Patient prep: clipping, scrubbing, positioning in theatre

Equipment maintenance: clippers, suction units, cautery

Assisting during procedures if needed

General Support:

Support nurses and clinicians

Maintain clean clinical areas

Keep consumables stocked and well organised

Regular ordering of stock

Fulfil general cleaning and maintenance routines

Help across departments when required

Essential Criteria:

Experience working with animals

Ability to handle sensitive data confidentially

Calm under pressure

Strong attention to detail

Team player who can also work independently

Pride in maintaining cleanliness and high standards

Desirable Criteria:

Flexible and willing to assist in various departments

Customer-facing experience

Veterinary administrative knowledge

Previous experience in sterile services or in a theatre environment

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary

- From 26000

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Supportive, growing independent team

Closing Date:

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (specific days / hours can be discussed)

In-person role

Flexibility required for sickness/holiday/bank holiday cover

Location & Commute:

Preston Brook, Runcorn, WA7 3GH

Applicants must

reliably commute

or plan to

relocate before starting

Interested?

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Laura Linck

, Practice Manager
laura.linck@movementsvets.co.uk

01928 394733

And

Monique Jones

, Nursing Team Leader
monique.jones@movementvets.co.uk
01928 394733

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person