24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant (Temporary Cover)

Location: West Cambridge Site

Salary - £23,581 to £24,044 (pro-rata for 0.95 FTE) plus 15% shift allowance. This equates to an hourly rate of £12.36 to £12.61 plus a 15% shift allowance.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing.  Due to a current temporary staff member accepting a permanent position within the team, this temporary role will cover the remaining period of maternity leave, approximately 3 months, and will commence as soon as possible. This position is fixed-term for either 3 months or until the post holder returns, whichever comes first.

The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals. The main objective of the role is to provide animal care to an excellent standard for the Queen's Veterinary School referral Hospital, to meet the needs of the service in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care, isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period and Theatre Suite.

You will play an important part in a primary care team working alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants. Responsibilities will include cleaning and animal care duties in order to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants who are committed to providing the best care for our patients. 

Benefits

•  Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays
•  Defined benefit pension scheme
•  Enhanced family friendly policies
•  Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
•  Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling
•  Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers
•  Cycle to work scheme
•  Travel to work loans
•  Eye care voucher scheme
•  Discounted gym membership

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

If you have any questions about this role please contact the Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available at: Department of Veterinary Medicine | Cambridge Veterinary School

Interviews will be held on 02 January 2025

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Please quote reference PP44481 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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