At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the veterinary team in delivering top-notch animal care and maintain a safe environment.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital with a passionate team.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, wellbeing initiatives, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Structured development pathways and a supportive, values-led culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal welfare while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Motivated team player with a love for animals and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13260 - 13260 £ per year.
Location: Chipping Norton Vets, Chipping Norton
Contract: Part‑Time, Permanent (20 hours per week; Saturday & Sunday 8am–7pm)
Our RCVS‑accredited Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital is expanding and seeking a passionate Animal Nursing Assistant to join a team of 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 5 Student Registered Nurses, and 5 fellow ANAs. The role supports a high‑standard veterinary practice in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Support the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care and ensure a safe practice environment.
- Assist the nursing team with surgical set‑up.
- Hold patients for vets/nurses during procedures.
- Clean clinical areas and maintain equipment.
- Restock supplies and organize inventory.
- Prepare sterile equipment and theatre attire; handle laundry.
- Manage cats in the Radioactive Iodine Unit (Full training provided).
- Cover shifts on reception and in the Boarding Cattery.
Qualifications and Experience
- Reliable, motivated, team‑player with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
- Good communication skills, works collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks in a busy environment.
- Proactive attitude to learning, openness to feedback and development.
- Experience working with animals in a clinical or non‑clinical setting is advantageous.
How We’ll Support You
- Structured development opportunities, including VCA programmes and apprenticeships.
- Clear career pathways into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond.
- Supportive, collaborative teams focused on high‑quality patient care.
- Values‑led culture of care, community and continuous improvement.
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave (FTE basis).
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service.
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay.
- Wellbeing initiatives: Healthcare Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme.
- Learning and development via the Inspiring Vet Care Academy.
- Secure pension scheme.
- Discounted veterinary care.
- Voluntary benefits: green car salary sacrifice scheme, retailer discounts and cashback.
Salary: Up to £13,260 per annum.
Animal Nursing Assistant (weekends) in Chipping Norton employer: IVC Evidensia
Chipping Norton Vets is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do. With structured development opportunities and clear career pathways, our team members can grow and thrive in their roles while enjoying generous benefits such as enhanced family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in our state-of-the-art facility and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in a community-focused setting.
