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About the Role
As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), you will support the nursing and veterinary staff with in-patient procedures and pet care, delivering exceptional care to clients, patients, and colleagues. This role is vital in ensuring patients receive outstanding care and the clinic operates smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Handle and restrain animals safely for exams and treatments
- Feed, exercise, and groom hospitalized patients
- Maintain clinic hygiene by sanitizing consultation rooms, kennels, and surgical equipment
- Assist nurses with surgical prep, instrument sterilization, and monitoring inpatient vitals
- Greet clients and provide compassionate support
- Assist reception during busy periods
- Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care to pets, including walking, toileting and feeding
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
Requirements
- Previous animal handling experience in a veterinary or shelter setting is preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy for pets and owners
- High attention to detail
- Physical stamina
- Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, adaptable team player
- Ability to prioritize
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- Must be over the age of 18
Skills
- Animal handling
- Client care
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Empathy
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Prioritization
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level (with training provided)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
- Continuing education opportunities
- Potential opportunity to enroll in college to train as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
About the Company
- We are a veterinary practice that values and supports its employees.
- Your career means more than a rota and a job title.