Interested in this role?
Are you keen to work with dogs and cats in a veterinary setting, alongside a group of friendly Clinicians and Vet nurses?
The medicine department at Langford Vets is currently looking for an Animal Care Assistant to join the team. The chosen candidate will work primarily in our Canine Medicine wards, however will be flexible to support other clinical areas as required.
Duties include:
- Assisting with inpatient care such as walking dogs, taking pulses and recording observations on inpatient notes.
- Patient restraint for a range of patient procedures, including blood collection and intravenous catheter placement.
- Working within infection control protocols and processes to maintain the clinical areas.
- Involvement in the running of endoscopic investigations and assisting in medical procedures.
- Stock control.
Full training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will be able to work well within a team, be self-motivated, perform well under pressure, and able to communicate effectively. An enthusiastic approach and a passion to care for the patients is vital.
Role details:
This role will be 5 full days per week, plus a weekend and bank holiday requirement.
Candidates should have a flexible approach to their work as the post includes shift work (between the hours of 7:30am – 8:30pm) and an OOH weekend rota.
Benefits and wellbeing
Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Wellbeing
- On site Mental Health Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher
General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
How to apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ and begin your career with Langford Vets.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Zoe Richards at Zoe.Richards@bristol.ac.uk and Jasmine Pearl Marvell at jasmine.kilpatrick@bristol.ac.uk.
Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description
Job Title: Medicine Animal Care Assistant
Reports To: Head Canine Medicine Nurse
Job Purpose:
To assist the veterinary and support staff of the Small Animal Hospital in maintaining
a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout all clinical areas. To assist
clinicians and nursing staff with the provision of in-patient care, throughout all stages
of the patient’s treatment. To assist with the setting up and maintenance of rooms
and equipment. There is also a requirement for a flexible working pattern and
participation in the weekend rota.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Assist veterinary surgeons and nurses with clinical procedures and patient
handling and restraint
• Maintain a high level of asepsis throughout the hospital including, ward, and
prep rooms and to ensure all areas are adequately stocked with supplies and
consumables.
• Assist the veterinary nurses with inpatient care including feeding, walking and
cleaning of hospitalised animals.
• Assist the veterinary nurses and clinicians with inpatient procedures such as
diagnostic imaging/procedures, blood sampling and intravenous catheter
placement.
• Assist with the maintenance of endoscopy equipment.
• Carry out daily/weekly and monthly duties as per checklists, including end of
day shutdown checklists
• Maintaining accurate patient records with regards to all clinical notes,
treatment, diagnoses, client communication and client /patient information
• Maintaining a good working relationship with all team members
• Communicating in an effective and pleasant manner with clients and
colleagues
• Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the Head Medicine
Nurse
• Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business
improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to
implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we
deliver to our, clients, employees, and students.
Responsibilities
Person Specification
Person Specification
The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.
Essential |
Desirable |
Basic understanding of English language and mathematics |
Practical experience working in a veterinary or animal based environment |
Communicating effectively with clients |
Confidence and experience in effective handling and restraint of animals |
Ability to work within a team |
Animal Nursing Assistant qualification or certificate in Animal Care |
Ability to act independently |
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Flexible approach to work |
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Eligibility to work in the UK |