Role: Animal Nursing Assistant
Location: Chipping Norton Vets, Chipping Norton
Contract: Part-Time, Permanent
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
Our RCVS-accredited Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital is expanding, and we are seeking a passionate and experienced small animal veterinary surgeon with a strong interest in internal medicine to join our exceptional team. You'll work alongside 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 5 Student Registered Nurses, and 5 Animal Nursing Assistants in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built hospital located on the edge of a charming Cotswold market town.
Our team includes a Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine, as well as Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Medicine and ECC. We also regularly host a referral dermatologist. We receive referrals from across the country for exotic pet care and radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroid cats, and locally for outpatient CT scanning, as well as certain internal medicine and orthopaedic surgery cases.
Our hospital is fully equipped with in-house lab facilities, a DR x-ray system, dental x-ray, a 64-slice CT scanner, an extensive range of flexible and rigid endoscopes, an ultrasound scanner with colour Doppler, comprehensive orthopaedic equipment, a slit lamp, a tonometer, and more.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As an Animal Nursing Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.
Working under the direction of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.
The role will include (but not limited to) the following tasks:
Assist the nursing team with the set up of surgical procedures
Helping to hold patients for the Vets/Nurses
Cleaning down clinical areas
Putting away the supplies order
Restocking
Cleaning & packaging sterile equipment and theatre attire
Laundry and organisation
Managing cats in our Radioactive Iodine Unit (Full training will be provided)
You will also be required to cover shifts both on reception and in our Boarding Cattery
This is a part-time permanent role working 20 hours per week working Saturday & Sunday 8am till 7:00pm.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:
A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous
How We’ll Support You
At Iinspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
6.6 weeks' annual leave FTE
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.