Veterinary Care Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our supportive team for a fixed-term maternity cover of 12 months. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer-service skills, a genuine love for animals and a desire to provide outstanding care in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

This customer-facing role will include reception duties, client care responsibilities, administration tasks, hygiene and infection control, stock control, laboratory tasks and animal care duties. This vacancy is a part-time position working across our 3 East Sussex surgeries (Hailsham, Eastbourne & Stone Cross).

About our group

Join our dedicated team of veterinary professionals, comprising 12 nursing staff, 6 vets, and 10 support staff across East Sussex. We take pride in our commitment to continuous learning and development, including veterinary certificate holders in ECC and geratric medicine, and a whole effort in ongoing training. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled colleagues and contribute to our culture of excellence and compassion.

Applicant requirements

*Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

*Excellent team player, supportive and collaborative

*Excellent customer service

*Good IT skills

*Ability to provide high standard of service in a fast-paced environment

*Ability to remain calm under pressure

*Positive and friendly attitude

*Display compassion and patience with all clients

*Flexible and adaptable

*Must have own transport

*Receptionist experience, desirable

*Animal handling skills, desirable

Your shift pattern

You will work 32.6 hours per week across 4 weekdays, with varying shift patterns of 8:30 am - 4 pm / 8:30 am - 5:30 pm / 8:30 am - 7 pm, plus 1:8 Saturday mornings 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers

*Pension scheme

*Discounted staff pet care

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