Veterinary Ambulance Driver

 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Ambulance Driver to join our team here at YourVets – Solihull.

 

Location: To be based from our Solihull site

Contract: Permanent

Hours:  12.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Working 2.5 hours each shift, 16.00 – 18.30, Monday - Friday

 

About YourVets – Solihull:

Take a look at the practice here: YourVets - Solihull | The Vet Collection

 

About CVS:

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing three main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories and e-commerce division.

 

Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

 

Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals

 

This position will include:

• Animal handling and transportation (in particular dealing with animals with difficult demeanours) – experience with handling large dogs required
• Animal husbandry and exercising
• Infection control
• Basic administration tasks with animal records
• General housekeeping
• This is a sensitive role with full confidentiality expected

 

We are looking for someone who has:

• A full and clean driving licence
• Experience handling animals, including the transporting of animals in and out of vehicles
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to record and document clear, accurate information

 

What we can offer you:

We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:

• Salary in line with the National Minimum Wage (as of 1 April 2025)
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
• and lots more!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here: CVS | What We Offer

 

Our new Receptionist Careers Pathway offers a clear, structured route for receptionists to develop their skills and advance within CVS. Through a range of courses, it equips individuals and teams with the knowledge and confidence to deliver exceptional client service and grow their careers with us.

For more information, take a look at our pathway here: CVS | Receptionist Career Pathway

 

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

 

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

 

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

 

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