Animal Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Animal Care Assistant
We are looking for a friendly and professional individual to join our team of Nurses and Animal Care Assistants. Having someone who truly cares about animals is a must and the ideal candidate would have some previous experience of working with animals.
We have three sites across West Berkshire, in Tutts Clump, Pangbourne and Spencers Wood. Our nurses work a variety of shift patterns across a 37.5hr working week, which includes 1:4 Saturday mornings on a shared rota. No overnight duties are required as our OOH provision is covered by Vets Now.
The successful candidate will need to be confident and have excellent interpersonal skills. We also need someone who can stay calm and focused in a busy veterinary environment.
The main tasks of the role include:
· Maintaining high standards of hygiene
· Receptionist work including telephone answering
· Patient handing and restraint
· Inpatient care
· Assisting in theatre
· Running diagnostic tests on in house lab machines
· Admitting and discharging patients
Due to our rural location, it is essential you hold a full driving licence and have your own transport.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £7.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Experience:
- Animal Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Animal Care Assistant roles across Valley Veterinary Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £8 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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