Animal Nursing Assistant

IVC; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

inspiring vet care in the Norwich area is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team with patient care, handling, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Working under Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll help with inpatient care, assist with handling, and contribute to a compassionate client experience. We offer development, leave, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach to animal welfare.
• Good communication and collaboration with colleagues and clients.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback for development.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Caring for hospitalised patients under the direction of veterinary surgeons and nurses
• Feeding, exercising and providing basic care for animals
• Assisting with patient handling and restraint
• Cleaning and maintaining all clinical areas
• Assisting in our cat hotel
• Reception and administrative duties

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Proactive learning

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 Taverham Vetson a full-time permanent basis.

Our hospital status practice is home to a brand new CT scanner, dental suite, new and improved canine kennels, ISFM gold standard cat kennels, dedicated isolation facilities and four operating theatres. Within the hospital our team regularly perform ultrasonography, cardiology and orthopaedic surgeries. Longwater Lane is a one-vet branch surgery offering personal and high-quality services including surgical procedures and an in-house laboratory. The practice is also home to a luxury veterinary-led cattery and an excellent hydrotherapy and physiotherapy service. The practices are based in the peaceful towns of Taverham and Costessey, just 15 minutes from the historic city of Norwich and less than an hour from some of the best beaches the UK has to offer!

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

• 37.5 hour week including 2 weekends in 6 weeks and bank holiday cover

Key Responsibilities

• Caring for hospitalised patients under the direction of veterinary surgeons and nurses
• Feeding, exercising and providing basic care for animals
• Assisting withpatient handling and restraint
• Cleaning and maintaining all clinical areas
• Assisting in our cat hotel
• Reception and administative duties

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• 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

• 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
• 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 - £24,870.29 a year

Up to £24,870.29 per annum