Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking for a Veterinary Practice Assistant to join our team.

This is an entry level position, into the profession, and will allow you to gain experience in all areas of the practice. No previous experience is necessary, but you must be friendly and outgoing, a hard worker, who is keen to be part of a team that keeps the hospital clean, tidy, and working smoothly.

The role is full time, 40 hours per week (including some nights and weekends on a rota basis with time off in lieu.)

You will need 5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including, Maths, English and Science, and you will need to be a car owner with a manual driving licence, as you will be required to work across all our practices in South Oxfordshire. An animal care qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

Main Responsibilities:

· To undertake a 12 week training programme to learn all tasks required for the role as directed by the senior nursing team and senior reception staff.

· To carry out routine daily tasks to maintain smooth running of the clinical areas, including stocking up and kit cleaning/preparation, scrubbing patients for theatre.

· To support the nurses/vets to provide care for inpatients.

· To help maintain high clinical standards in all areas of the practice and follow SOPs/practice protocols.

· To complete clear records of cleaning daily in all areas.

· To assist with animal handling as instructed.

· To help maintain practice appearance.

· To carry out inhouse lab work and prepare external samples.

· To assist with reception work and phone answering when required.

· To keep accurate hospital records and required paperwork as directed by the nursing team.

· To attend team and practice meetings as required.

· Complete health and safety appropriate to the role.

Benefits include: