Veterinary Hospital Ward Assistant - Small Animal Wing

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Ward Assistant in our Small Animal Wing.

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 referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals.

The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care and isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period.

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

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and ward 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
• CPD allowance

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 Helen Boyle by email: hmab3@cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available at: www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 12 June 2023

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

Please quote reference PP36843 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.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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