Animal Care Assistant (FTC)

IVC Evidensia Group; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave + birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted veterinary care

Staff discounts

Job summary

Inglis Vets is seeking a motivated Animal Care Assistant to join the Dunfermline team on a part-time, fixed-term basis for 18 months. You will support the clinical team with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintaining a clean, safe practice environment.

A VCA qualification would be a bonus and enthusiasm for animal welfare is essential. Based in Dunfermline, you’ll work across our established veterinary group, contributing to high standards of patient and client care while developing

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for working with animals.
• A Veterinary Care Assistant qualification would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient care and assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Help maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for patients and clients.

Skills

Animal care experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

VCA qualification (preferred)

Job description

Inglis Vets - Aberdour Road, Dunfermline, Scotland

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 Inglis Vets on a part-time fixed-term basis for 18 months.

Inglis Vets is a well-established veterinary group delivering round-the-clock care across Fife, Kinross, Alloa, Polbeth and Edinburgh. With eight branch practices and a fully equipped hospital in Dunfermline, we offer comprehensive care to our patients 24/7.

Our friendly and experienced team of RVNs, ACAs, VCAs, vets and support staff work closely across all nine sites, supported by our Dunfermline Hospital for all out-of-hours and emergency services.

Across Inglis Vets, we have approximately 30 vets, a nursing team of 30, and a dedicated support team of around 30 colleagues who work together to keep our nine sites running smoothly day to day.

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

• Part-time, 18 hours over 2 days per week

Key Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role where you will help ensure our patients receive the best possible care.

The ideal candidate will have experience or a passion for working with animals, and a Veterinary Care Assistant qualification would be a bonus. Working as part of a small, dedicated team based in Dunfermline, you will have the chance to make a real difference to patient outcomes.

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 FTE
• 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
• 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.

Inglis Vets - Aberdour Road

142 Hospital Hill, Dunfermline, Dunfermline, KY11 3AU, United Kingdom