Animal Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Northeast England seeks a dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves supporting veterinary professionals, maintaining hospital facilities, and providing care to patients, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to handle animals. A competitive salary and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain records is essential.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the veterinary team in delivering high-quality care to patients.
• Maintain and clean hospital facilities and equipment.
• Attend to in-patients by providing exercise, feeding, and grooming.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Ability to handle animals

Education

Animal care qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Overview

As a Veterinary care assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary team to ensure the well-being and comfort of our patients. In this exciting and varied role, you will collaborate with the clinical team to deliver high-quality care to both patients and clients across the hospital. Working closely with clinicians, nurses, and pet owners, you 'll ensure hospitalised patients receive the highest standard of personalised care. You a'll also be responsible for maintaining and cleaning the hospital facilities and equipment, while attending to in-patients by providing regular exercise, feeding, and grooming.

Join a Dynamic Team

Our fantastic practice is situated in a stunning part of Northeast England, near the enchanting Northumberland coast with its miles of pristine beaches, and conveniently close to the vibrant city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Our team is a dynamic force, consisting of 13 veterinarians, 10 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Animal Care Assistant, and 11 dedicated support staff. We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art facilities, which include on-site CT, direct digital x-ray, two dental suites equipped with x-ray, as well as laparoscopy, endoscopy, and ultrasound with Doppler capabilities.

Working Hours

This full-time position requires 40 hours of work per week Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 8pm, Saturdays and Bank Holidays are on a rota basis.

What We\'re Looking For

We\'re seeking a dedicated team player with strong and confident communication skills. While animal care qualifications are desirable, we value self-motivation and the ability to handle animals under supervision. The ideal candidate will be accurate in following instructions and maintaining records, with a willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to challenges as they arise. This role requires a full UK Driving Licence along with access to your own vehicle.

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6Weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100\'s of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care