Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join The Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital Team based at our Stroud branch.

This is a full- time position of 40 hours per week, a range of shifts to include Saturdays on a monthly rota with time off given in lieu.

Being a Veterinary Care Assistant is an important part of the Veterinary Practice, Patient and Client care. You will join a team of friendly Vets, Nurses and Receptionists, where you will be trained to work in all areas of the practice, including the laboratory, reception and hospital.

This is an ideal position for anyone wanting a career with animals, or thinking of becoming a Veterinary Nurse.

Duties include: Assisting the Nurses and Vets with animal handling, inpatient care, recovery of patients after surgeries, maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital, running lab samples, assisting reception, assisting vets and nurses in consultations, dispensing medications under supervision, providing excellent client care and occasionally helping cover our branch surgeries in Nailsworth. Full training and personal development opportunities are available to all employees at Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital.

About Us

Clockhouse is a small animal first opinion hospital based in the Cotswolds near Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath. We are a friendly, warm and staff orientated practice. We work closely together interdepartmentally, and support our staff in reaching their career goals. We foster open communication and carry out regular meetings practice wide and openly encourage engagement and ideas from all team members.

Applicant Requirements

Be willing to work a varied shift pattern.

It is advantageous to have a full clean UK driving licence and be over 18 years of age.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and very well organised professional who will excel on the care of our patients and clients. Strong communication skills and team player are essential to the role.

A cover letter is also advantageous when applying for this role, otherwise your application may not be accepted.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,470.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location