Animal Care Assistant (FTC)

IVC; East Grinstead; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development via Inspiring

Discounted veterinary care

Birthday leave

Descripción de la vacante

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our East Grinstead practice on a part-time fixed-term basis. You will support the clinical team, help with patient handling, and contribute to a warm, professional client service. The role involves varied shifts across five days, Monday to Friday.

You’ll work under supervision to maintain patient areas, assist with animal care, and may help with reception duties. Great for team players who want to grow in veterinary care.

Formación

• Experience working with animals in a clinical or non-clinical setting desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and motivated, keen to develop within a veterinary environment.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain clean and comfortable patient areas and assist with patient care.
• Feed and exercise animals and help with handling and restraint.
• Prepare clinical areas and support the wider team with duties including reception tasks.

Conocimientos

Animal care

Team player

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Descripción del empleo

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 Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at East Grinstead Vets part-time fixed-term basis.

We are a busy, small animal practice in beautiful East Grinstead with satellite branches in Crawley and Copthorne, with good transport links to London and Brighton. We are lucky enough to have the Ashdown Forest on our doorstep, providing a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views.

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

This is a part-time role working 35 hours per week. There will be varied shift times over 5 days Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include maintaining clean and comfortable patient areas, feeding and exercising animals, assisting with patient care, preparing clinical areas, and supporting the wider team with general housekeeping duties. You'll also have the opportunity to assist with reception duties, welcoming clients, answering calls, managing appointments, and providing a warm, professional service to pet owners.

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
• Pension scheme
• 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.

£0 - £24,000 a year

Up to £24,000 per annum