About this role
Veterinary Hospital - 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant - Small Animal Wing (Temporary Cover) Salary - £23,986.55 (pro rata for 0.95 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £27,584.53 per annum. This equates to an hourly rate of £13.24 plus a 15% shift allowance. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing on a temporary basis. The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals. The temporary role will begin as soon as possible on a fixed-term basis for 3 years, or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. 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 Sui...