Veterinary Care Assistant
The Curve Group · Westley, Suffolk, United Kingdom
FULL TIME
Job Description
Veterinary Care Assistant / Ward Assistant
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
Location: Swayne & Partners, Bury St Edmunds
Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to play an important role in a busy veterinary hospital? Swayne & Partners is looking for a caring, proactive and reliable Veterinary Care Assistant / Ward Assistant to join our friendly nursing team in Bury St Edmunds.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to make a real difference to the care and wellbeing of our patients.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Care Assistant / Ward Assistant, you will provide essential support to our Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and Veterinary Surgeons, helping to ensure our patients receive excellent care in a clean, safe and well-organised hospital environment.
You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the hospital, from caring for hospitalised animals and preparing clinical areas to supporting laboratory work and ensuring our wards are clean, comfortable and fully stocked.
Working closely with the wider veterinary team, you will help create a positive experience for both our patients and their owners.
Key Responsibilities
Patient care: Assist with the daily care and husbandry of hospitalised animals, ensuring they have clean bedding, fresh water and appropriate food.
Ward management: Prepare and maintain kennels, wards and clinical areas, keeping everything clean, organised and ready for use.
Clinical support: Assist veterinary nurses and surgeons with delegated tasks, prepare equipment and safely transport patients around the hospital.
Laboratory support: Process laboratory samples following appropriate training and procedures, and prepare samples for external laboratory submission.
Infection control: Maintain high standards of hygiene, follow cleaning schedules and biosecurity procedures, and dispose of clinical waste safely.
Hospital organisation: Replenish stock, manage laundry, clean equipment and help ensure essential supplies are readily available.
Administration: Scan and electronically file patient records and clinical documents, helping maintain accurate and organised records.
Client care: Interact with clients in a professional and compassionate manner, directing clinical enquiries to the appropriate member of the veterinary team.
Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital, providing flexible support during busy periods.
About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about animal care, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of working as part of a team.
You will ideally have:
A genuine passion for animal welfare and providing high standards of care.
A caring, calm and patient approach when handling animals.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to keeping clinical areas clean, safe and organised.
The ability to follow instructions, procedures and health and safety guidelines.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
A willingness to learn, undertake training and develop your knowledge and skills.
The confidence to recognise concerns and escalate them promptly to a Registered Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Surgeon. xrexnqw
Previous experience in a veterinary practice, animal care or a similar environment would be beneficial, although a positive attitude, reliability and a genuine commitment to animal welfare are essential.
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
Location: Swayne & Partners, Bury St Edmunds
Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to play an important role in a busy veterinary hospital? Swayne & Partners is looking for a caring, proactive and reliable Veterinary Care Assistant / Ward Assistant to join our friendly nursing team in Bury St Edmunds.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to make a real difference to the care and wellbeing of our patients.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Care Assistant / Ward Assistant, you will provide essential support to our Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and Veterinary Surgeons, helping to ensure our patients receive excellent care in a clean, safe and well-organised hospital environment.
You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the hospital, from caring for hospitalised animals and preparing clinical areas to supporting laboratory work and ensuring our wards are clean, comfortable and fully stocked.
Working closely with the wider veterinary team, you will help create a positive experience for both our patients and their owners.
Key Responsibilities
Patient care: Assist with the daily care and husbandry of hospitalised animals, ensuring they have clean bedding, fresh water and appropriate food.
Ward management: Prepare and maintain kennels, wards and clinical areas, keeping everything clean, organised and ready for use.
Clinical support: Assist veterinary nurses and surgeons with delegated tasks, prepare equipment and safely transport patients around the hospital.
Laboratory support: Process laboratory samples following appropriate training and procedures, and prepare samples for external laboratory submission.
Infection control: Maintain high standards of hygiene, follow cleaning schedules and biosecurity procedures, and dispose of clinical waste safely.
Hospital organisation: Replenish stock, manage laundry, clean equipment and help ensure essential supplies are readily available.
Administration: Scan and electronically file patient records and clinical documents, helping maintain accurate and organised records.
Client care: Interact with clients in a professional and compassionate manner, directing clinical enquiries to the appropriate member of the veterinary team.
Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital, providing flexible support during busy periods.
About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about animal care, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of working as part of a team.
You will ideally have:
A genuine passion for animal welfare and providing high standards of care.
A caring, calm and patient approach when handling animals.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to keeping clinical areas clean, safe and organised.
The ability to follow instructions, procedures and health and safety guidelines.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
A willingness to learn, undertake training and develop your knowledge and skills.
The confidence to recognise concerns and escalate them promptly to a Registered Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Surgeon. xrexnqw
Previous experience in a veterinary practice, animal care or a similar environment would be beneficial, although a positive attitude, reliability and a genuine commitment to animal welfare are essential.
Details
| Company | The Curve Group |
| Location | Westley, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |