Veterinary Care Assistant

IVC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 weeks + birthday off

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team on a part-time permanent basis at Manor Vetson, near Birmingham. You will support the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care and help ensure the practice runs smoothly.

You will work under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN, assist with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintain clinical areas and equipment while providing a compassionate experience for animals and owners.

Qualifications

• Reliable, motivated team player with genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills to manage tasks in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and openness to feedback and development.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Back of house role: cleaning the practice and preparing equipment and consulting rooms.
• Support the rest of the team and assist with patient handling and restraint as directed.
• Ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Skills

Caring nature

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Animal handling experience

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Manor Vetson a part-time permanent basis.

We are located in the West Midlands on the outskirts of Birmingham. All branches have great transport links into Birmingham city centre. We are also very lucky to have some beautiful rural areas near too such as Kinver, Clent Hills and the Lickey Hills. Manor Vets has 6 branches in and around the Birmingham area.

Between our surgeries, we offer a CT scanning, digital x-ray, ultrasound, digital dental x-ray, endoscopy, ECG and in house haematology, biochemistry, and blood gases.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Working under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

Working Pattern

• A varied shift pattern, Monday to Friday between 8am and 7.30pm, Saturday Mornings 8.30-12.30 and Bank holidays on a rota system with TOIL. Although based at Halesowen you will be expected to work at any of the 6 branches

Key Responsibilities

This role is for back of house and involves cleaning the practice, preparing equipment and consulting rooms and supporting the rest of the team.Although this role is within the veterinary practice it is not a ‘hands on’ animal role.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off FTE
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £23,875.48 per annum