Stock Control Assistant

Location: Highlands

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with clinical veterinary experience - either as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or in another role within a veterinary practice - to join our Stores Team as a Stores Control Assistant.
In this role, you will work alongside our existing team to ensure the smooth, accurate, and efficient ordering and management of stock within our Small Animal Hospital. Key responsibilities will include monitoring stock levels, placing orders, organising and maintaining inventory, and ensuring all storage areas are clean, tidy, and compliant.
You will also play an active role in regular stock takes across the business, including supporting the planning and delivery of our comprehensive end-of-year audit.
The ideal candidate will bring clinical experience to support a strong understanding of pharmaceuticals and general veterinary stock requirements. We are looking for someone who is friendly, proactive, and flexible in their approach to work, with a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
This is a part-time role, working 25 hours per week. The working pattern is likely to be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Employee Specification   Clinical veterinary experience (e.g. RVN of at least 1 years’ experience or clinical role within a veterinary practice for at least 3 years)
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and veterinary consumables
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks
Good communication and teamwork skills
Basic IT skills (e.g. stock systems, Microsoft Office)
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Flexible and proactive approach to work
Previous experience in stock control, stores, or inventory management

Experience with stock management systems
Understanding of audit processes and stock taking procedures
Experience working within a hospital or busy clinical environment
Benefits and wellbeing  Time off   - 6.6 weeks holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Wellbeing   - On site Mental Wellbeing Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health   - Simply Health Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher
General   - Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
Closing date for this role is:
Friday 14th August 2026 (applications may close early if we receive a high volume)
Therole holder will be expected tosupport the Stores Team Leader and Small Animal Hospital (SAH) for all ordering and processing of stock and pharmaceuticals.
Providing the smooth,precise and efficient running of all ordering and stock control within the Small Animal Hospital and its procedures and processes in support of the clinical activities. Ensuring all orders for consumables and pharmaceuticals are correctly managed and that the pharmacy and storage areas for the SAH are kept clean,tidy and well stocked at all times. Participate with regular stock take and stock audits.
To ensure a friendly and welcoming environment and effective and smooth running of this department within the Small Animal Hospital within a culture of continuous improvement.
Principal Accountabilities :  Placing and processingordersof consumables, drugs and equipment including CAPEX for the Small Animal Hospital. Updating of stock levels after delivery using the Practice Management computer

System (PMS).Making sure the price is correct onthe PMStaking into account any currency conversion required.
Manage the use of fees onthe PMS, develop a good understanding of how fees should be maintained for accurate reporting, liaise with the PMS support teams for troubleshooting issues.
Provide assistance with price checking on the hospital and pharmacy…