Vet Care Assistant — Full-Time, Training & Perks

Vet Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount at Croydon Vets for Pets

20% Vet Group discounts

Groom Room discounts

In-house career development

Pension and holiday allowance

Job summary

Croydon Vets for Pets is hiring a Veterinary Care Assistant on a fixed-term maternity contract. The role is full time (40 hours weekly) with 1 in 4 Saturdays. Training and support will be provided to integrate into a busy hospital team that includes vets, RVNs and support staff.

The successful candidate will help keep the clinic clean and organised, feed and monitor in-patients, run tests, manage stock and communicate with clients both in person and by phone.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy are essential.
• Some previous experience in animal handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Keep the clinic clean, tidy and organised.
• Feed and monitor in-patients.
• Run clinical tests and manage stock.
• Handle a variety of small animals and assist with operations.
• Deep clean all areas and talk to clients on the phone and in person.

Skills

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Animal handling experience

Stock management

Team player

Job description

Croydon Vets for Pets is hiring a Veterinary Care Assistant on a fixed-term maternity contract. The role is full time (40 hours weekly) with 1 in 4 Saturdays. Training and support will be provided to integrate into a busy hospital team that includes vets, RVNs and support staff.

The successful candidate will help keep the clinic clean and organised, feed and monitor in-patients, run tests, manage stock and communicate with clients both in person and by phone.