Facilities Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Havant, Hampshire - FTC Min. 18 months
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Facilities Business Administrator to join our inclusive team here at Optivet Referrals. This is a multidisciplinary role, you will work as part of our facilities team to ensure that all equipment, systems are well maintained, safe and functional. No two days will be the same in this varied role combining administration duties with hands on work including assisting with general maintenance. Optivet will also place you onto a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship to help expand your knowledge and skills even further. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Your role will involve carrying out the following tasks:
· Arrange annual building/clinical equipment servicing visits with external providers.
· Perform routine inspections of premises and equipment to ensure H&S compliance and report any findings to line manager.
· Assist with general maintenance tasks such as minor repairs, painting and furniture assembly
· Prompt resolution of IT issues either internally or through outsourced IT support.
· Arrange for IT accounts to be set up for new employees
· Gather staff pet insurance certificates at renewal date and update records
· Place weekly practice essentials order
· Attend meetings and write minutes
· Conduct visitor H&S inductions
· Keep the team page on the Optivet website up to date with new employees.
· Ensure all consult rooms have the essential listed equipment at the start of the day.
30 hours per week - 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday with 30 min unpaid break
Our package
· Starting Base salary for Apprentice: £17,160 pa (based on current Apprenticeship salary range). Salary will be reviewed after initial probation period.
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (we also allow an extra 5 days for length of service) (pro ratad)
· Extra day off for your birthday
Veterinary Care Assistant - Optivet South London (Mitcham)
Optivet Referrals is an independent Specialist Ophthalmology referral hospital. Based in Morden, London our practice has the latest equipment and facilities to help provide the essential care our patients need.
This is a permanent full time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is a multi-disciplinary role, working as a Veterinary Care assistant as well as supporting clients on reception when needed.
As a VCA (Veterinary Care Assistant), you will work alongside specialist veterinary surgeons and RVNs to provide excellent care for inpatients, assist in theatres, prepare and clean equipment, maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hospital and provide assistance where required.
As a Receptionist, you will be answering calls, booking appointments, greeting clients, liaising with the team, processing payments and accurately recording information.
Our package
· Starting Base salary £25,500 (experience dependant, reviewed after successful probation)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
ECC Veterinary Surgeon (Days) - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate ECC Vet to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
The role is based on an annualised contract. You will be working approx 10 – 12, 12 hour day shifts per month. Bank holiday working is shared amongst the team.
Your responsibilities will revolve around caring for medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring they receive optimal care.
More than just a job; you make a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of our beloved animals. Your keen attention to detail, coupled with your empathetic approach to patient care, will contribute towards an already established culture of excellence within our ECC team.
Our package
Salary - £65k based on 40 hours per week FTE
· Holiday entitlement of 232 hours per year
ECC Veterinary Surgeon (Nights) - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate ECC Night Vet to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
Our team focuses on all aspects of our patients wellbeing. Through knowledge-based growth and outstanding nursing care, our clinicians deliver effective treatments plans for our patients, keeping our clients informed throughout, founded on what we would want for our own pets.
The role is based on an annualised contract. You will be working approx 10 – 12, 12 hour shifts per month. These will be mainly nights with the occasional days. Bank holiday working is shared amongst the team.
Your responsibilities will revolve around caring for medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring they receive optimal care. As well as working in a highly equipped hospital, you will receive CPD allowance and paid RCVS, VDS and any other relevant professional memberships.
More than just a job; you make a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of our beloved animals. Your keen attention to detail, coupled with your empathetic approach to patient care, will contribute towards an already established culture of excellence within our ECC team.
Our package
Salary - £65,000 to £75,000 (depending on split between days and night shifts). This is based on a 40 hour working week FTE.
· Holiday entitlement of 232 hours per year
Veterinary Receptionist - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Receptionist to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
Our team focuses on all aspects of our patients wellbeing. Through knowledge-based growth and outstanding nursing care, our clinicians deliver effective treatments plans for our patients, keeping our clients informed throughout, founded on what we would want for our own pets.
We are looking for both Full time and Part time receptionists on the following shift patterns:
FULL TIME - Monday to Friday working week one 07:30 - 16:00, week two 12:00 - 21:00 (40 hours) on a rotating basis
PART TIME - Saturday and Sunday week one 07:30 - 16:00, week two 10:30 - 19:00 on a rotating basis (16 hours)
Our package
· Salary - £12.26 per hour (annual salary will be based on contractual hours)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays – pro-rated based on number of hours worked
Part time ECC RVN - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
This is a part time position (28 hours per week), working:
· Saturday night (19:00 to 08:00am)
· Sunday night (19:00 to 08:00am)
· Monday night (23:30 to 08:00am)
· Tuesday night (23:30 to 08:00am)
Our vibrant and friendly specialist and nursing team have exceptional knowledge and experience which allows for an excellent working environment, with plenty of support and development (full induction and training provided)
To succeed in this role, you must be dynamic, well organised with high attention to detail. You must be able to show empathy and work in a fast-paced environment, whilst demonstrating exemplary teamworking skills.
Our package
· Salary - £26,600 per year (pro rata salary)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (we also allow an extra 5 days for length of service) (pro rata)
To apply for any of our current roles, interested candidates may contact Emma Phillips, our Personnel Lead, (emma.phillips@optivet.com)
As part of the application, please include a letter of intent, your CV and the contact details of two referees.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Closing date: October 2025