Animal Care Assistant

Medmatch; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in West Berkshire is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. You will be instrumental in maintaining the practice's hygiene standards and providing care for animals while being a supportive part of the clinical team. Candidates should possess a caring nature, previous animal care experience, and excellent communication skills. This role includes working various shifts totaling 37.5 hours a week without overnight duties, making it ideal for those passionate about animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal care is essential.
• A professional, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Support the reception team and greet clients.
• Handle patients and provide inpatient care.
• Assist the clinical team in theatre.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Confidence when handling animals

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

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

• As an Animal Care Assistant, your daily tasks will include:
• 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/.