At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

 

Established over 50 years ago, Marple Veterinary Centre is situated in central Marple in the South East corner of Greater Manchester. Marple is an attractive little town with a village identity boasting a lively market street with cafes, bars and restaurants as well as great transport links into Manchester and most parts of the North West.

 

We run 15 minute consultations and each vet has a morning and afternoon admin slots as well as a scheduled lunch break.  We divert our out of hours calls and all inpatients are transferred over to vets now allowing our team to leave on time and enjoy their downtime. 

Marple Vets are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Animal Care Assistant to assist our nursing and reception teams in a busy small animal practice. The ideal candidate would have some experience in veterinary/animal management and with the general public. They must be a dedicated animal lover and must work well within a team.

 

This role will involve:
*Assisting our clinical team with daily tasks
*Preparing consult rooms
*Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
*Helping with stock control
*Restocking
*Sterilising equipment
*Handling and caring for animals with compassion and confidence
*Assisting reception with bookings and calls when required
 

This is a part-time permanent role working 25.5 hours between Monday-Friday 8am-6:30pm and will be required to work on a Saturday rota 1 in 5 8:3am-11.45am.

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring: 
*A caring, professional approach and a genuine interest in animal welfare 
*Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients 
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment 
*A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development  

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing from the very start of your career. You’ll benefit from: 

* A key client-facing role within a supportive and collaborative practice team 

* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within client care and practice leadership roles 

* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams 

* A values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement 

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