Care-Driven Veterinary Assistant – Path to RVN Training

Vets for Pets; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Vet Group

Discounts at Pets at Home and Groom/UK

In-house career development

Pension and holiday allowance

Job summary

Folkestone Vets for Pets is looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our busy practice. A full-time role (40 hours per week) with a rota of 1 weekend in 3, working across a modern, well-equipped clinic.

You will be part of a friendly team, supporting patient care and client service, with opportunities to progress towards RVN training. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with in-patient care, stock management, and handling routine clinical tasks.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy are essential.
• Previous experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Keep the clinic clean, tidy and organised.
• Feed and monitor in-patients.
• Run clinical tests.
• Manage stock.
• Handle a variety of small animals.
• Help set up for operations.
• Deep clean all areas.
• Speak to clients on the phone and in person.

Skills

Verbal communication

Basic computer literacy

Stock management

Animal care

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Folkestone Vets for Pets is looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our busy practice. A full-time role (40 hours per week) with a rota of 1 weekend in 3, working across a modern, well-equipped clinic.

You will be part of a friendly team, supporting patient care and client service, with opportunities to progress towards RVN training. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with in-patient care, stock management, and handling routine clinical tasks.