We are hiring!
Here at Southern Counties, we are on the lookout for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a 12 month contract. Your role will involve working alongside Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to provide vital nursing care, ensuring the wellbeing of our patients with this multidisciplinary referral hospital. In addition you will be carrying out essential daily tasks such as:
Providing basic inpatient careRestocking and maintaining our hospitals high hygiene standardsAssisting Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses with patient restraintProvide basic massage & physiotherapy techniquesRun a variety of in-house laboratory testsAssist with maintaining our wards equipment
About the rota and salary
This is a full-time role to cover maternity leave. You will be working 4 shifts per week plus 1:5 weekends. The salary will be up to £24,000 DOE per annum.
Join an advanced team
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to providing outstanding care to animals and exceptional service to their owners. As one of the largest and most trusted veterinary groups, we pride ourselves on our high standards of veterinary care, innovation, and dedication to continuous improvement. We boast an exceptional team of esteemed specialists across a range of disciplines. Additionally, our dedicated rehabilitation team offers physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to support post-operative recovery. We are always focused on ensuring the care and comfort of our patients.
A hospital designed for excellence!
SCVS is a specialist-led small animal hospital with the expertise and resources to handle the most complex cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we boast impressive facilities and cutting-edge equipment, allowing us to deliver exceptional care from the initial consultation through to patient discharge. Conveniently located in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31, we are ideally positioned for our clients.
Our recent expansion features a newly purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility with an expansive client reception and waiting area, 10 additional consulting rooms, and a new rehabilitation center. And we’re not stopping there—future enhancements include a new diagnostic suite, an ICU area, and more.
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 allowanceEnhanced 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
At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.