Multidisciplinary VCA

IVC Evidensia Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Discounted veterinary care

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Job summary

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe, a 24-hour veterinary hospital, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis. You will support the clinical team in delivering high standards of patient care, handle patient restraint, maintain kennels, perform lab tasks and assist with theatre operations.

The role offers a structured shift pattern: four 9.25-hour shifts per week with 1:6 weekends and some bank holiday work.

Qualifications

• We expect a caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Restrain patients and maintain kennels to support clinical care.
• Perform laboratory tasks and manage cleaning and sterilisation of equipment.
• Assist theatre operations and support with procedures; assist with dispensing duties.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

Animal welfare interest

Job description

Hamilton Specialist Referrals, High Wycombe, South East

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 Multi-Disciplinary Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a full-time permanent basis.

Located just outside High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is a purpose-built, 24-hour veterinary hospital equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver advanced treatments for cats and dogs, along with exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy services.

Even as a large team, we are dedicated to fostering a friendly and supportive culture that emphasizes growth, clinical excellence, and excellent standards of patient care.

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. You will handle patient restraint, maintain kennels, conduct laboratory tasks, and manage the cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and instruments. Additionally, you will support theatre operations, assist with procedures, oversee dispensing duties.

Key responsibilities include maintaining and caring for machinery and equipment, processing lab samples, ensuring thorough theatre cleaning and closing procedures, and sterilising surgical instruments. You’ll also manage patient handling and provide general patient care, while keeping clinical areas clean to uphold our high standards of care.

Working Pattern

• Four 9.25hr shifts a week, 1:6 weekends (2 x 9 hr shifts) plus 1-2 BH a year

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:

• 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

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
• 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
• 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.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals

Cressex Business Park, Unit 1 & 5 Halifax Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3SD, United Kingdom