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Are you passionate about animals and interested in starting a career in veterinary care? Northlands Veterinary Group George St, Corby are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Assistant (for maternity cover August REPLACEMENT_STRING June 2024) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional veterinary environment and gain valuable experience in animal care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the clinical team, including animal handling, feeding, grooming, and cleaning
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment in the facility by ensuring proper sterilisation of equipment and cleaning of clinical areas.
• Monitor the health and behaviour of animals and report any abnormalities to the veterinary team
• Provide support during consultations , treatments, and surgeries by preparing equipment and holding animals as required
• Using the laboratory equipment to run inhouse tests.
• Assist with reception duties, including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, taking payments and providing basic information to clients
• Participate in the maintenance of medical records and ensure accuracy and completeness of information

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with animals (preferred but not essential, as training will be provided)
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and a desire to provide high-quality care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Physical fitness and the ability to handle and restrain different types of animals
• This position requires you work every other Saturday morning
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping purposes

Why join our team?

• Competitive hourly rate and weekly working hours
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who are committed to animal care
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills in veterinary care
• A friendly and supportive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration
• The chance to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of animals in our community
• Potential for permeant role within our group subject to positions being available.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 10 months

Salary: £23,017.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Veterinary Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
• animal handling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/07/2023
Reference ID: jwcormc