Casual Veterinary Care Assistants/student

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom RSPCA Full time

**A bit about us**

Do you want to create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe all animals deserve kindness and respect. We work for the benefit of every animal - as well as pets, that includes farmed animals, wildlife, and animals used in science. Choose a career with us and make a difference for every kind.

We're looking for **Casual Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) and Student Veterinary Nurses (VN) **to join us at our **Finsbury Park Animal Hospital. **These are casual, zero-hour positions to assist us manage an increased workload, and would be a great opportunity for you to gain practical experience with a variety of clinical cases.

**Shifts will be available at weekends between 08.00-20.00 and 09.00-21.00.**

Finsbury Park Animal Hospital is located 5 minutes from Finsbury Park Station in North London. The area is undergoing redevelopment and is well connected by the London Underground and mainline trains.

Many of the animals we care for have been rescued by RSPCA Inspectors and Animal Rescue Officers from situations where they are suffering from cruelty and neglect, or when they are seriously injured and have no owner to care for them.

Are you ready to join our movement?

**What a day might look like for you**

We know it's a cliche, but at the RSPCA no two days are the same We've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like, but for full insight please refer to the attached job description. We do not tend to undertake surgical procedures at the weekend, so these sections of the job description will only be relevant in the event of an emergency.

**VCA**
- Follow RSPCA biosecurity protocols to maintain a high standard of clinical hygiene;
- Maintain and care for the general clinical environment and equipment, by following SOPs and cleaning schedules;
- Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards of animal accommodation, outdoor pens, exercise areas and general premises and equipment, including specialised veterinary areas, equipment and surgical instruments;
- Contribute to high standards of welfare-focussed clinical care by following treatment and nursing care plans, including observation, nutrition, grooming, exercise and environmental enrichment;
- Handle, prepare and administer treatments and medication under veterinary direction, adhering to RSPCA medicine protocols and RCVS codes of practice;
- Conduct health checks, behaviour and welfare assessments on animals, reporting any changes in condition;
- Update animal records (intake, pet portfolio, health and transfer/release records) and maintain confidentiality of case reports and records;
- Assist with supply monitoring, restocking, stock rotation and sales, ensuring safe handling of money where applicable to the site;
- Adhere to RCVS guidelines, RSPCA policies, and relevant regulations.

**Student VN**
- Provide welfare focussed, holistic veterinary nursing care;
- Carry out clinical tasks under appropriate supervision and guidance as delegated by veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, such as fluid therapy and wound management;
- Prepare, dispense and administer medicines under guidance and in accordance with veterinary direction, legislation, and current guidance;
- Maintain a high standard of clinical hygiene and demonstrate best practice when adhering to the RSPCAs biosecurity protocols;
- Maintain and care for the clinical environment and equipment, adhering to SOPs and cleaning schedules;
- Prepare accurate clinical documentation, animal and client records;
- Adhere to RCVS guidelines, RSPCA policies and other relevant regulations covering veterinary provision and animal legislation.

**What makes a great VCA/Student VN?**

It is essential that you:

- Have experience of working in veterinary practice, veterinary hospital or in a veterinary environment within a charity setting;
- If you are a Student Veterinary Nurse you must have current student veterinary nurse enrolment with the RCVS.
- Experience of working within a team environment;
- Able to work well under pressure and work autonomously;
- Are able to commit to weekend shifts between 08.00-20.00 or 09.00 or 21.00

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.00-£14.05 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2024
Reference ID: 1355

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