Animal Care Assistant

IVC Evidensia; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Job summary

IVC Evidensia's Lawrie Vets in Cumbernauld is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Care Assistant to join our busy team on a full-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team, help with patient handling and care, and contribute to a welcoming experience for clients.

This role is based mainly at the Cumbernauld site, with occasional cover across sites, and offers a 40-hour week, development opportunities, and a friendly, values-led workplace committed to animal welfare and team

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach with genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication and ability to work with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks in a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude to learning and open to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care.
• Assist with inpatient care, patient handling and restraint.
• Help maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Work under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Animal Care Assistant to join our team at Lawrie Vets on a full-time permanent basis.

The Lawrie Veterinary Group is a busy small animal and exotic practice with well-established branches in Cumbernauld and Falkirk. We have expanded into another premises in Falkirk, with an additional branch practice in Bo'Ness. Our second Falkirk branch has become our Healthy Pet Centre as a unique and exciting addition to our brand. We have a varied and interesting first-opinion and referral caseload, especially when it comes to our exotic animal patients.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Working under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Primarily based at our Cumbernauld site
• Occasional cover required across our other sites
• Opportunity to work with both small animals and exotic species

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We're Looking For a Reliable And Motivated Individual Who Enjoys Working As Part Of a Team And Is Keen To Develop Within a Veterinary Environment. You'll Bring

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

How We'll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £26,436.8 per annum

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