Animal Care Assistant Reading, England
Job description
Animal Care Assistant
We are looking for a friendly and professional individual to join our team of Nurses and Animal Care Assistants. Having someone who truly cares about animals is a must and the ideal candidate would have some previous experience of working with animals.
We have three sites across West Berkshire, in Tutts Clump, Pangbourne and Spencers Wood. Our nurses work a variety of shift patterns across a 37.5hr working week, which includes 1:4 Saturday mornings on a shared rota. No overnight duties are required as our OOH provision is covered by Vets Now.
The successful candidate will need to be confident and have excellent interpersonal skills. We also need someone who can stay calm and focused in a busy veterinary environment.
The main tasks of the role include:
· Maintaining high standards of hygiene
· Receptionist work including telephone answering
· Patient handing and restraint
· Inpatient care
· Assisting in theatre
· Running diagnostic tests on in house lab machines
· Admitting and discharging patients
Due to our rural location, it is essential you hold a full driving licence and have your own transport.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £7.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Experience:
- Animal Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
