Night Veterinary Care Assistant

Dnavetcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries in London. We are seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our night team at the Streatham Hill hospital, to support vets and nurses, maintain a clean environment, and assist with animal handling and reception duties.

The role is full-time with 7 nights on, 7 nights off, offering CPD opportunities and potential to train as an RVN.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Care Assistant is essential.
• Ability to work nights is required.
• Excellent teamwork and communication are important.

Responsibilities

• Support vets and nurses by maintaining a clean, hygienic environment.
• Assist with animal handling and basic procedures as needed.
• Provide reception and administrative support when required.

Skills

Animal handling

Reception duties

Team support

Job description

About The Role

We have listened to the views of our customer service team and are embracing a new service led approach to welcoming our pets and their owners to our award winning independent sites in London. We have the best vets in London with the best equipment to treat pets and the most amazing nursing and support teams. However, we are now seeking another incredible Veterinary Care Assistant to join our amazing night team!

If you're looking to take a leap in an exciting new direction in our valued field of pet care then you should be considering a role with our independent vet team at our popular and prestigious veterinary hospital in Streatham Hill, South London where team spirit is high, pet care is priority and service is in your extremely capable hands.

We have a member of the team assigned to all important moving parts of a successful veterinary practice but we appear to be missing just one more thing - YOU!

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the vet and nurse teams by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling, working on reception and providing support to the Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons as needed.

We boast opportunities for growth with extra CPD opportunities and the option of training to become an RVN down the line. In the past year our nurses have achieved further qualification in anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, physiotherapy, behaviour and diet. If you have a passion that's not being indulged then a move to DNA Vetcare could be just the ticket for the next step for you in such a valuable role.

We are part of an independent group of surgeries in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be a vital part of our team and have the opportunity to do a variety of tasks - No two days are the same!

This is a full-time role, working 7 nights on, 7 nights off. Previous experience working as a VCA is essential.

As well as being part of an amazing friendly, professional independent team you will benefit from:

• A very competitive salary
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Amazing Employee discount
• Wellness programme
• Salary up to £30,750

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group's operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animalsand asupportive encouraging work placefor their teams.