Animal Care Assistant: Growth, Training & Team Support

Inspiring Vet Care; Fort William; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday off

Family-friendly policies

Healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Learning & development

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care’s Crown Vets in Fort William is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to support the clinical team and ensure compassionate care for patients and clients. You’ll help with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintaining a clean, safe practice environment.

Joining a friendly, team‑driven practice, you’ll work under supervision, participate in on‑call weekends after training, and have access to development opportunities including ACA programmes and apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a team with strong communication and organisational skills.
• A caring, professional approach and genuine interest in animal welfare are essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospitalised patients under veterinary supervision.
• Assist with patient handling, restraint and basic care.
• Maintain kennels, wards, theatres and consultation rooms.
• Support with reception/administration duties.
• Assist vets at outreach clinics and croft/farm visits.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and infection control.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Animal welfare interest

Job description

Inspiring Vet Care’s Crown Vets in Fort William is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to support the clinical team and ensure compassionate care for patients and clients. You’ll help with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintaining a clean, safe practice environment.

Joining a friendly, team‑driven practice, you’ll work under supervision, participate in on‑call weekends after training, and have access to development opportunities including ACA programmes and apprenticeships.