Animal Care Assistant

MedMatch; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated veterinary practice in West Berkshire is seeking a compassionate Animal Care Assistant to join their skilled team. The role involves maintaining hygiene standards, patient care, and supporting the reception. Ideal candidates will have experience in animal care, excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude towards teamwork. The position offers a supportive environment with flexible shifts. To apply, submit your CV to the provided email or call for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care is essential.
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the practice.
• Support reception and greet clients.
• Handle and restrain patients safely.
• Monitor and provide inpatient care.
• Assist the clinical team in surgeries.
• Run basic diagnostic tests.
• Admit and discharge patients with clear communication.

Skills

Animal handling

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Animal Care Assistant – West Berkshire (Near Reading)

Join a Dedicated Team of Veterinary Nurses & Care Assistants

We are delighted to present an opportunity for a friendly, professional, and compassionate Animal Care Assistant to join a supportive and skilled team in West Berkshire. If you have a genuine passion for animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced clinical environment, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary career.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with animals, alongside a caring nature and the confidence to support both patients and colleagues within a busy practice.

About the Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants, all committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Nurses work various shift patterns across the sites, totalling 37.5 hours per week, and the role includes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings on a shared rota.

There are no overnight duties, as OOH services are fully covered by Vets Now.

We are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who can remain calm, focused, and organised in a bustling clinical setting. A confident, positive approach to teamwork and client communication is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the practice
• Supporting the reception team, including greeting clients and answering phones
• Patient handling and safe restraint
• Providing inpatient care and monitoring
• Assisting the clinical team in theatre
• Running basic diagnostic tests using in-house laboratory equipment
• Admitting and discharging patients with clear and friendly communication

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and compassionate nature
• Confidence when handling animals and interacting with clients
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy veterinary environment
• Previous experience in animal care (essential)
• Professional, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude

To Apply, either click “Apply” or send in your CV to [e-mail].

For more information please also do not hesitate to call Amira on 07742071867 and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have about this great opportunity.

If you are interested in any other veterinary roles across the UK, please feel free to visit us on medmatch.co.uk/jobs/veterinary-jobs/.