Handyman/woman

DNA Vetcare; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterinary care discount

Paid travel costs

Varied role with days never the same

Job summary

DNA Vetcare in London is seeking a hands-on Handyperson to join our independent veterinary group. You’ll handle general building, plumbing, and electrical tasks across multiple sites, with travel paid and occasional day trips.

A clean driving licence is essential and experience in maintenance or multi-trade roles is desirable. You’ll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some discretionary weekend work.

Qualifications

• Practical, reliable and happy to get stuck in.
• A clean driving licence (essential).
• Experience in a maintenance or multi-trade role (desirable).
• A genuine love of animals, which will help you onto our shortlist.

Responsibilities

• General building, erecting and painting
• Plumbing and electrics
• Fixing the things we inevitably break

Skills

Practical

Driving licence

Maintenance experience

Animal care passion

Job description

About The Role

Handyman/ woman

Independent Veterinary Group |London & South East | Permanent, Full-time

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on, practical person to join our independent group of veterinary surgeries as one of our helpful handymen/ women. No two days are the same, and your workplace will be full of clinical teams and every kind of small and furry patient you can imagine.

You’ll mostly work independently, but you’ll be surrounded by friendly colleagues, and you may pair up with others when a larger project calls for it.

Where you'll be working

We’re based across the South East, with most of your work in London. There’s also the chance of occasional day trips to Norfolk, Oxford and places in between. All travel is paid for.

The team

We have 5 large hospitals and a number of branches, supported by two handypeople. We’re now looking for a third to share the workload.

Your duties

• General building, erecting and painting
• Plumbing and electrics
• Fixing the things we inevitably break

What we’re looking for

• Practical, reliable and happy to get stuck in
• A clean driving licence (essential)
• Experience in a maintenance or multi-trade role (desirable)
• A genuine love of animals, which will definitely help you onto our shortlist

What you’ll get

• A generous discount on our veterinary care if you have pets of your own
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• All travel costs covered

Hours and schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts (plus commute)
• Weekend and out-of-hours availability is discretionary, with time back in lieu
• Must live within 45 minutes of Streatham Hill

Work location:

In person

About Us

Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?

At DNA Vetcare, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful:Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission? To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies inclinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

We are expanding our exceptional team—and we’re looking for the best.If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies insoft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands‑on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.

If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here.

Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.