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Contract: Permanent Rota options: 7 nights on with 21 nights off Salary: £34,149 - £45,267 per annum Location: Grimsby, DN32 7SH Closing date: 29th June 2025 Interview date: W/C 7th July 2025 You'll have the freedom to strike the perfect balance between your professional responsibilities and personal interests. Say goodbye to the traditional 9-5 grind and hello to a career that fits around your personal life! More about the role Blue Cross Grimsby Animal Hospital has been serving the local community for more than 40 years and treats thousands of sick and injured pets every year. Our Grimsby Animal Hospital is state-of-the-art and modern, equipped with extensive onsite facilities to support your work. Explore our facilities and meet some of the team by watching our video tour! All our Veterinary Surgeons at Blue Cross work on a healthy mix of emergency and routine treatments. You'll be exposed to more complex medical cases and experience a greater variety of work compared to private practice. We recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and open to discussing flexible working arrangements to accommodate your individual needs and commitments. About you We're looking for pragmatic and competent Veterinary Surgeons who thrive in a team environment. You'll demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to our patients and their owners. With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you'll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience Sole charge experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience: UK small animal or mixed practice experience UK driving licence How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Due to the nature of the shift pattern, this role operates similarly to an annualised contract. You will receive a pro-rata entitlement of 38 days of holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 43 days with service. This holiday entitlement is designed to be taken during your off rota time, with the payment incorporated into your salary. Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers For Veterinary Surgeons joining us at our Grimsby Animal Hospital, we offer a one-off £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance, £1,250 included in the first, monthly salary payment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation.

Contract: Permanent, full time (42 hours Monday-Friday) Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 plus £3,954 London weighting allowance pro rata Location: Hammersmith animal hospital Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2025 Interview dates: 3rd and 4th July 2025 More about the role Blue Cross animal hospitals and pet care clinics provide veterinary treatment to sick and injured pets when their owners can t afford private veterinary fees. Our vet care is available to pets whose owners receive certain means-tested benefits and live within the catchment area of one of our animal hospitals or pet care clinics. We have developed an award-winning set of clinical guidelines to assist our vets in pragmatic, evidence-based decision making, where patient welfare is a priority. High standards are important to us, but so is the ability to discuss openly where lessons have been learnt, within a safe, non-judgmental environment. We recognise that we work within a profession where compassion fatigue is a risk to us all. We have wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders at all hospitals, coordinating a range of initiatives and promoting a culture of openness and support within the team. Working hours: This is a full time position offered on a permanent basis. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 5pm. Wednesday 9-5. Hour lunchbreak. Weekend shifts will be required on a rota basis, at our other site based in Victoria, London. This roughly equates to 7-8 full weekends per year. About you As a Veterinary Nurse, you will be confident and capable in delivering excellent nursing care for a range of small animals, providing both emergency and routine healthcare. Our Veterinary Nurses work alongside Veterinary Surgeons to promote animal health and welfare through responsible ownership and play a key role in the education of pet owners. The ability to work as part of a team and effective communication skills are really important, often you will be the first point of our clients, forming strong bonds with them to ensure improved animal health and welfare. Knowledge, skills, and experience Fully qualified Veterinary Nurse Registered with RCVS Confident in all aspects of veterinary nursing Demonstrable customer service skills The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values. Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: Provision of nursing clinics Laboratory skills Use of computerised records How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 29th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Contract: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week Salary: £25,787 - £27,886 per annum Location: Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, M26 1NQ Closing date: Monday 23 June 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 July 2025 We re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager Client Services to help lead our work supporting people and pets across our Manchester rehoming, advice and behaviour unit. If you have a flair for client care and a love of animal welfare, this is your chance to make a real difference. More about the role Our Radcliffe-based centre is at the heart of Blue Cross s work in Greater Manchester, providing vital services in a creative, community-focused way. We don t have kennels or catteries on site, so we think differently to help pets and their people, from running a busy food bank to delivering rehoming and support services for a variety of animals. As Assistant Manager Client Services, you ll be at the forefront of this work. You ll: Lead the client services team to deliver exceptional care from first enquiry through to adoption or other support Work closely with the team to assess and admit pets, match them with the right adopters, and guide clients through every step of their journey Use data and insights to shape services and continuously improve client experience Collaborate with the local leadership team to meet targets and drive pet welfare outcomes Be hands-on with day-to-day operations including managing enquiries, prioritising admissions and promoting pets in our care This is a permanent, full-time role, working full time at 37.5 hours per week on a rota that includes 1 in 3 weekends and bank holidays. The working day is from 8.30am to 5.00pm. About you You understand what it takes to match pets with new homes and are passionate about delivering an outstanding client experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a drive for improvement, you know how to assess what s working and what s not. A natural leader, you bring out the best in your team, supporting and coaching them to grow. You're calm under pressure, thrive in busy environments, and communicate clearly with people from all walks of life. Your resilience and empathy shine through in emotional situations, helping you build trust, handle challenges with care, and create a compassionate, high-performing team. Knowledge, skills, and experience Experience of working in a rescue welfare environment. Significant experience of managing a team. Experience in delivering high level client service. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. High standard of verbal and written communication. Proven decision-making ability. Current full driving licence. The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values It would be great (but not essential) if you also had: Performance management and improvement experience. Understanding of safeguarding issues. Experience of admission and adoption processes in a rescue environment. Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Monday 23 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers