Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant
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Job description
A Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant at Hamilton Specialist Referrals, a 24-hour veterinary hospital, responsible for managing, maintaining and sterilising surgical kits and clinical equipment and training Veterinary Care Assistants.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote · High Wycombe, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Manage the preparation, maintenance, cleaning, sterilisation, and storage of surgical kits and clinical equipment
- Support with the care and processing of flexible and rigid endoscopes in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and infection control protocols
- Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are available, functional, and ready for clinical use
- Monitor equipment performance and coordinate servicing, repairs, and replacement when required
- Maintain accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, sterilisation cycles, and compliance requirements
- Support clinicians and veterinary nurses with theatre and procedural equipment requirements
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures relating to equipment handling and care
- Deliver on the job training and ongoing support to Veterinary Care Assistants on the correct use, handling, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with the induction and competency assessment of new team members
- Promote best practice in infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance
What we're looking for
- Previous experience working as a Veterinary Care Assistant within a referral or veterinary hospital
- Extensive knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilisation processes, and clinical equipment management
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring colleagues
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical support
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider clinical team
Nice to have
- Experience handling and maintaining endoscopic equipment
Your team
Hamilton Specialist Referrals
A purpose-built, 24-hour veterinary hospital equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver advanced treatments for cats and dogs, along with exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy services.
Benefits
Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
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About Ivcevidensia
The UK's number one vet care provider
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.
Mission
Healthier animals and happier owners
Key facts
- Trusted with the care of over 2 million animals
What they value
- Growth
- Clinical excellence
- Gold-standard patient care
- Friendly and supportive culture