Compassionate Animal Care Assistant | Vet Support & Growth

Ivc; Fort William; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave + birthday off

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Learning & development via Inspiring V

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Crown Vets in Fort William is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join the team full-time. You will support the clinical staff with inpatient care, patient handling and general maintenance of clinical areas in a busy mixed practice.

Working hours start around 08:30 with potential variation; on-call duties include weekends after training. Opportunities for development through ACA programmes and progression into Student Veterinary Nurse roles are offered.

Qualifications

• Caring approach with genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills for busy environments.
• Proactive attitude to learning and feedback.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospitalised patients under veterinary supervision.
• Feed, exercise and provide basic care for animals.
• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Clean and maintain kennels, wards, theatres and consult rooms.
• Prepare clinical areas and equipment; maintain hygiene and infection control.
• Support colleagues to deliver high-quality patient and client care.
• Assist with reception/administration duties.
• Aid Vets at outreach clinics and croft/farm visits.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Animal care experience

Job description

Crown Vets in Fort William is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join the team full-time. You will support the clinical staff with inpatient care, patient handling and general maintenance of clinical areas in a busy mixed practice.

Working hours start around 08:30 with potential variation; on-call duties include weekends after training. Opportunities for development through ACA programmes and progression into Student Veterinary Nurse roles are offered.