Animal Care Assistant (FTC)

IVC; Truro; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; 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 & development via inspiring v

Job summary

inspiring vet care, the UK's leading veterinary care provider, is seeking an Animal Care Assistant for Highertown Veterinary Clinic. This part-time fixed-term role spans 32 hours per week over four days with Saturdays on a 1:3 cycle, supporting the clinical team and delivering compassionate care for patients and clients.

The successful candidate will assist with inpatient care, handling and restraint, and help maintain clean, safe clinical environments. Prior animal care experience is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach with an interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication and ability to work with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills to manage tasks in a busy setting.
• Proactive attitude to learning and openness to feedback.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care.
• Assist with inpatient care, patient handling and restraint.
• Help maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for patients and clients.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

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 Highertown Vetson a part-time fixed-term basis for 11 months.

Highertown Veterinary Clinic is one of the longest-established practices in Truro, proudly serving our local community and their pets for generations. Our team takes great pride in offering compassionate, high-quality care in a friendly, approachable way and our loyal clients have stayed with us through it all, with some families trusting us for over 40 years.

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

You will be working 32 hours per week over 4 days, 8 hours shifts and 1:3 Saturday mornings.

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 - £0 a year

Up to £21,150 per annum