Part-Time Animal Care Assistant — Emergency Vet Clinic

Vets Now; Northampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Birthday day off

Cash Health Plan (Simply Health)

Staff discounts (Vets Now For You)

£780 CPD allowance pro rata

10 hours CPD hours pro rata

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vets Now in Northampton is seeking a Part Time Animal Care Assistant to support our emergency and critical care teams. You will help provide a comfortable in-patient environment, assist with basic procedures, and contribute to efficient shift changes across our busy clinic.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends and late shifts, with a competitive hourly rate and a benefits package including CPD allowances and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience with animals preferred.
• Compassionate and able to work in emergency settings.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Vet Nurses and Vet Surgeons in patient handling and basic procedures.
• Support clinical teams by running diagnostic tests and maintaining a stress-free in-patient environment.
• Set up and clear theatres for surgical procedures and ensure patients receive basic husbandry.

Job description

Vets Now in Northampton is seeking a Part Time Animal Care Assistant to support our emergency and critical care teams. You will help provide a comfortable in-patient environment, assist with basic procedures, and contribute to efficient shift changes across our busy clinic.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends and late shifts, with a competitive hourly rate and a benefits package including CPD allowances and staff discounts.