animal care technician Bristol, England
Job description
Do you have a passion for cats? Infection control? And teamwork?
We are looking for a new feline animal care assistant to join the team at our ISFM Gold Standard accredited Feline Centre.
Our dedicated animal care assistants work alongside the feline nurses and a variety of clinicians to care for all of our feline patients. They are involved in tasks such as inpatient checks, handling for IV placement/blood sampling, maintaining excellent infection control, stock management, and supporting with procedures.
We are a teaching hospital to both veterinary and nursing undergraduates and therefore all staff are involved in teaching on a daily basis.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high standard of patient care, a desire to learn, and a capability to work under pressure. They must be passionate about cat friendly practice, have a considerate approach to patient handling, and be excited to work within a developing team.
We are looking for someone with some experience working with cats in the veterinary environment. Previous experience in a referral environment is desirable but not essential. Flexibility will be necessary, as the post will require participation in an OOH rota.
We offer a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, 5 weeks holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, Bupa Benefit, CPD, employees discount up to 50%, free onsite parking, free eye test voucher, annual flu vaccinations and enhanced maternity / paternity as an employee of Langford Vets.
Salary for this full time role is £21,255.
Closing date: Friday 4 August 2023
For further information and to apply please visit our website www.langfordvets.co.uk/vacancies.
Please do not apply via Indeed we will only accept applications on our application form found on our website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,255.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/08/2023
