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Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>We are seeking an organised, personable Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a full-time basis.</div>
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<div>Located just outside High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is 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.</div>
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<div>Even as a large team, we are dedicated to fostering a friendly and supportive culture that emphasises growth, clinical excellence, and gold-standard patient care.</div>
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<h2>How You’ll Make a Difference</h2>
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<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<div>* Manage the preparation, maintenance, cleaning, sterilisation, and storage of surgical kits and clinical equipment</div>
<div>* Support with the care and processing of flexible and rigid endoscopes in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and infection control protocols</div>
<div>* Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are available, functional, and ready for clinical use</div>
<div>* Monitor equipment performance and coordinate servicing, repairs, and replacement when required</div>
<div>* Maintain accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, sterilisation cycles, and compliance requirements</div>
<div>* Support clinicians and veterinary nurses with theatre and procedural equipment requirements</div>
<div>* Develop and implement standard operating procedures relating to equipment handling and care</div>
<div>* Deliver on the job training and ongoing support to Veterinary Care Assistants on the correct use, handling, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment</div>
<div>* Assist with the induction and competency assessment of new team members</div>
<div>* Promote best practice in infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance</div>
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<p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p>
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<div>* 4 x 9.25-hour shifts per week, plus 30-minute unpaid break</div>
<div>* 1 in 6 weekends, working 2 x 9-hour shifts plus 30-minute unpaid break</div>
<div>* Bank holiday cover on a rota, generally 2 per year</div>
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<h2>You Might Be a Great Fit If...</h2>
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<div>* Previous experience working as a Veterinary Care Assistant within a referral or veterinary hospital</div>
<div>* Extensive knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilisation processes, and clinical equipment management</div>
<div>* Experience handling and maintaining endoscopic equipment is highly desirable</div>
<div>* Strong organisational and time-management skills</div>
<div>* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</div>
<div>* Experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring colleagues</div>
<div>* A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical support</div>
<div>* The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider clinical team</div>
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<h2>What We Offer Our Team</h2>
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