Animal Nursing Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave + birthday off

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join Haydon Vets in Bridport on a part-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team, assist with patient handling, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment for both patients and clients.

This role offers a 35-hour week (Mon-Fri 10:30-18:30, 1-hour lunch) with on-site training and development opportunities within a supportive, values-driven practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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

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