Animal Nursing Assistant

IVC Evidensia Group; Bridport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday off

Maternity/Paternity pay

Cycle to Work

Healthcare plan

Discounted care

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join Haydon Vets on a part-time permanent basis, supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care in a busy veterinary practice.

You will work under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, assisting with inpatient care, patient handling and restraint, and maintaining clinical areas and equipment to ensure a compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Previous animal care experience is desirable but not essential; on-site training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with pet owners and team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist vets and nurses during examinations.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Observe patients pre- and post-procedure and report changes to the clinical team.
• Perform laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis.
• Maintain accurate patient records and up-to-date information.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients (feeding, grooming, walking).
• Support reception duties (booking appointments, client queries).
• Ensure clinic cleanliness and sterilisation of instruments and rooms.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

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 Nursing Assistant to join our team at Haydon Vets on a part-time permanent basis.

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 Monday - Friday 10.30am - 6.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist vets and nurses during examinations.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Observe patients pre- and post-procedure, reporting any changes to the clinical team.
• Perform laboratory tests, including blood work, urinalysis, and other diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring all information is up-to-date.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients, including feeding, grooming and walking.
• Support reception duties when required, including booking appointments and responding to client queries.
• Ensure clinic cleanliness, including cleaning surgical areas, doing laundry, sterilising instruments and maintaining examination rooms.

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:

• Previous experience or background in animal care is desirable but not essential; on-site training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills for interacting effectively with both pet owners and team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

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
• 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 - £23,132.20 a year

Up to £23,132.2 per annum