Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £21,828 to £23,144 pa (pro-rata for 0.95 FTE) plus 15% shift allowance |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 3rd April 2024 |
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Closes: | 16th April 2024 |
Job Ref: | PP41135 |
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant, on a temporary basis, in our Small Animal Wing. 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
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PP41135 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Closing date: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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