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Help give a second chance to dogs and cats in need as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Overview
Salary
£30000 - £37000
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the compassionate team at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, an institution that never turns away animals in need. We pride ourselves on providing abundant love, expert care, and finding the perfect homes for our unique furry friends. This is your chance to support every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Role Summary
- Provide assistance to veterinary surgeons during examinations and treatments
- Ensure high standards of animal welfare and nursing care
- Carry out nursing duties in accordance with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and RCVS Small Animal General Practice Standards
Role Requirements
- Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to handle physical tasks essentially
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, including some weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis
Application Process Details
- Follow instructions in the recruitment pack
- Click the 'Apply Now' button
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is dedicated to never turning away a dog or cat in need of help. We provide each animal with abundant love, expert care, and get to know their unique characters and quirks to find them a perfect new home. Join our team and contribute to our mission of supporting every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Battersea, you will be an integral part of our Veterinary Clinic team, which is responsible for the health and welfare of all animals across our three sites. Your responsibilities will include assisting veterinary surgeons in the examination and treatment of animals, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and nursing care, and carrying out nursing duties in accordance with the standards and policies of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and RCVS Small Animal General Practice Standards.
Job requirements: We are looking for candidates who are resilient and adaptable, capable of handling the physical tasks required to provide exceptional standards of care to our animals. This role involves working 40 hours per week, including some weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Benefits: We value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support their wellbeing. These include 36 days of annual leave per year (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance), discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions (up to 10% employer contribution), and a free healthcare cash plan covering treatments like dental, optical, and more.
Diversity and inclusion: Battersea is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff, volunteers, and trustees. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are open to discussing any necessary adjustments at application or interview stages to support you in performing at your best.
To apply, please follow the instructions in the recruitment pack and click the 'Apply Now' button.
