Pet-First Vet Care Assistant — Compassion, Growth & Benefits

CVS Veterinary Group; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata)

Staff discount on veterinary bills and

Animed Direct staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount on pet medicines and食

Job summary

Market Cross Veterinary Centre, part of CVS Vets, is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to join the team at our Dalkeith practice. The role supports RVNs and vets in delivering high-quality animal care, with duties ranging from nursing and restraint to lab work and reception support.

We offer a permanent contract, 40 hours per week, and a salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage. Benefits include leave, staff discounts, and wellbeing support as part of CVS Vets.

Qualifications

• Must have animal care and handling experience.
• Experience in a veterinary environment preferred.
• Able to support RVNs and Vets in daily care.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care to our patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses with animal restraint
• Walking, feeding, and cleaning patients
• Preparing emergency and operating facilities
• Performing general cleaning and maintenance
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls
• Supporting the reception team with bookings and payments

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Animal care experience

Job description

Market Cross Veterinary Centre, part of CVS Vets, is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to join the team at our Dalkeith practice. The role supports RVNs and vets in delivering high-quality animal care, with duties ranging from nursing and restraint to lab work and reception support.

We offer a permanent contract, 40 hours per week, and a salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage. Benefits include leave, staff discounts, and wellbeing support as part of CVS Vets.