Animal Care Assistant

VC Evidensia UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave + birthday day

Family-friendly policies

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK is seeking an Animal Care Assistant at Abington Park Vets in Northampton. This full-time role supports the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, and helps ensure the practice runs smoothly and safely.

The successful candidate will work under a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN, assist with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintain areas and equipment, while offering a compassionate experience.

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated team player with an interest in veterinary care.
• Good communication skills for collaboration with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills for a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Experience with animals in a clinical or non-clinical setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient care under supervision of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Help maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for patients and clients.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Animal welfare interest

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Abington Park Vets, Wellingborough Rd, Northampton, East Midlands

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 Abington Park on a full-time basis.

We are situated in picturesque Northamptonshire, offering a wide range of sporting, recreational and cultural activities for all, with great links to London and Birmingham. We have a great team of 13 Veterinary Surgeons (majority of them are certificate holders), 18 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses, 4 Kennel Assistants and a Lab Technician.

How You’ll Make a Difference

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

Monday to Friday with Saturday on rota. Fully flexible role on rotation between Abington and Moulton.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are 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 scheme
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• 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.

Abington Park Vets, Wellingborough Rd

427 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4EZ, United Kingdom