Animal Care Assistant – West Berkshire Veterinary Team

Medmatch; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Medmatch is seeking a friendly Animal Care Assistant to join a dedicated veterinary team in West Berkshire. You will work across sites with a 37.5-hour week and participate in a shared Saturday rota, delivering support to both patients and clients in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will have experience with animals, a caring nature, and the confidence to support nurses and other assistants while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to stay calm in a busy clinical setting.
• Experience in a veterinary environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the practice.
• Support the reception team by greeting clients and answering phones.
• Handle patients and assist with safe restraint.
• Provide inpatient care and monitoring.
• Assist the clinical team in theatre.
• Run basic diagnostic tests using in-house lab equipment.
• Admit and discharge patients with clear, friendly communication.

Skills

Experience in animal care

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Client communication

Job description

Medmatch is seeking a friendly Animal Care Assistant to join a dedicated veterinary team in West Berkshire. You will work across sites with a 37.5-hour week and participate in a shared Saturday rota, delivering support to both patients and clients in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will have experience with animals, a caring nature, and the confidence to support nurses and other assistants while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient safety.