Job Description
Job description
The Role
Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Assistant to join our family run, independent group, and friendly team at St Kitts Vets in Basingstoke. The role will include supporting the nursing and reception team in daily tasks. We have a varied case load, with no two days the same.
Our shifts vary between the hours of 8am-7.15pm Monday-Friday and a share of the weekend rota.
Package
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate colleague who dreams of the opportunity to train as a Veterinary Nurse in the future. For the right person who shows determination, hard work and willingness, this opportunity will become available in the future, with college fees paid for by us. We therefore offer a salary in line with standard living wage whilst training for a sought after qualification.
About Us
We are a very well-established, 100% small animal practice located in beautiful North Hampshire, less than 1 hour from the coast, access to London via train and easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airport. We continually strive and pride ourselves in high level of client care and a great team of support staff that are keen to use their skills and qualifications to their full potential in a supportive and friendly workplace.
We have a visiting orthopaedic surgeon for the more challenging surgical cases. We are well equipped with digital x-rays and excellent ultrasound and dental equipment.
Team and Culture
Working in a vet practice is a big part of our lives and we want to enjoy coming in to work and to feel appreciated by colleagues and clients. We have a supportive and committed team of Vets, Registered Nurses, Student Nurses and Receptionists in our clinic. We offer a vibrant workplace where you will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated team. Basingstoke is a place where you will feel supported, encouraged, and challenged.
Applicant Requirements
The successful candidate will be hard working and passionate who wants to make a difference to our clients and their pets. They will be keen to develop their skills and get holds on. We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join our Basingstoke family. A full driving licence and assess to your own car is essential to help our 3 branch clinics to cover holiday and sickness etc
Benefits include:
- Salary in line with standard living wage and the opportunity to train as a Veterinary Nurse in the future with college fees paid for you.
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Pension
- Discounted staff pet care
- Staff social events throughout the year
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Amanda Day Head Nurse, who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role 01256 844944
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basingstoke: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person