Veterinary Care Assistant - Apprenticeship

As an IVC Evidensia apprenticeship veterinary care assistant, you will be allocated a supervisor within the practice who will be responsible for supporting you in your training You will be trained by the practice and by a VCA training provider, ensuring you learn the most current theory and practical skills You will carry out daily tasks commensurate with the level of training and competency and the training syllabus

Training:
Upon finishing, you will become a qualified Veterinary Care Assistant The location of the apprenticeship will be at Mansion Hill Veterinary Practice, which is located at 133 Main Road, Middelton Cheny, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2PP.  One day a week will be dedicated to apprenticeship training at college or online, and the remaining will be in practice carrying out veterinary care assistant-related tasks

Training Outcome:
We are looking for a long-term candidate to grow with the practice and potentially, continue and progress your career Within practice, progression is available, and you will have the option to apply for roles across our full network of practices, as part of our commitment to internal mobility and career development for our people

Employer Description:
Mansion Hill Veterinary Practice is a well-established veterinary practice caring for small animals, covering at our two sites are a fully equipped and modernised practice striving to achieve the highest standard of veterinary care in Banbury. We have a committed clinical team with many vets and nurses engaged in developing their clinical skills. IVC Evidenisa is committed to supporting ethnic diversity in the veterinary community and fully supports ethnic diversity within our business. We also are committed to continual training and upskilling of all clinical staff within our teams. IVC actively support and promote the apprenticeship programmes within all areas of the business, with our largest provision being the Level 3 Veterinary Nursing and Veterinary Care Assistant Apprenticeship programmes.

Working Hours :
Shifts between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Hardworking,Reliable,Confident,Interest in Animals,Interest in Vet Nursing,Interpersonal skills,Animal Handling,Independent work,Work under direction