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Small Animal Nursing Assistant

Donnington Grove - Newbury, Newbury, South East

Discipline: Clinical Support

Full Time

Up to £23,280.63

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We are looking to recruit an additional Small Animal Nursing Assistant to join our friendly team of Animal Nursing Assistants.
A busy role supporting our Small Animal Vets and Nurses working at our three branches in Newbury, Tadley, and Thatcham. The ability to travel between the branches is essential.
Whilst training would be given, the experience of working within an animal care environment is advantageous.

Duties to include:


  • Assisting with the care of our patients
  • Help with the preparation of patients for surgery
  • Cleaning of clinical areas and sterilisation of equipment
  • The position would suit someone with a keen interest in animal care and may have a future interest in training to become a Qualified Veterinary Nurse.

    Join a fantastic team


    Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are a busy Equine Hospital based in Newbury Berkshire. Our main Hospital has RCVS Tier 3 hospital status and is based in Newbury, which is a thriving town in West Berkshire, with many restaurants and only a 45-minute train journey to London Paddington. Situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, it also provides beautiful local countryside for long walks with our canine friends. The Branches at Tadley and Thatcham are both located within a short distance of Newbury and are fully equipped for surgical procedures and digital diagnostic imaging.

    Your shift pattern


    This is a full-time role working a variety of shifts over 39 hours per week. This will include a share in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

    The salary for this role is up to £23,280.63.

    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
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    At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
     
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    Donnington Grove - Newbury

    Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 2JB, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

    Equine

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