Pet Care Assistant - Grow Your Veterinary Career

Pets at Home; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% staff discount at Vet Group

20% staff discount at Pets at Home and

Groom Room discount

In-house career development

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Pets at Home is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for our Walton on Thames Vets for Pets practice. The role supports clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure smooth operations and patient care, including a 40-hour week with one in four Saturdays on reception and a day off in lieu.

The ideal candidate is friendly, proactive and passionate about service, with the ability to assist colleagues and manage client expectations while caring for pets.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients and their pets.
• Customer-focused approach to service.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical and non-clinical tasks to support daily operations.
• Help maintain a welcoming, efficient reception and practice environment.
• Support patient care and client communication to ensure high standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Pets at Home is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for our Walton on Thames Vets for Pets practice. The role supports clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure smooth operations and patient care, including a 40-hour week with one in four Saturdays on reception and a day off in lieu.

The ideal candidate is friendly, proactive and passionate about service, with the ability to assist colleagues and manage client expectations while caring for pets.