Veterinary Care Assistant

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Cheadle seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant to provide exceptional care and support to patients and clients. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as monitoring patients and ensuring compliance with standards. Applicants must demonstrate teamwork skills and a commitment to client care. The position offers competitive benefits including a health cash plan and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team and building positive relationships with colleagues.
• Client care skills with ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with operations and procedures.
• Monitor and care for patients, including walking, toileting, and feeding.

Skills

Teamwork

Client care

Calm under pressure

Task prioritization

Flexibility

Regulation understanding

Job description

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be an integral part of the practice team.

Working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients.

• Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients
• Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment

This role involves working 40 hours a week, including 1:3 Saturdays, with mornings at Gatley and afternoons at Chorlton.

You will be included in the emergency on-call rota for Ashton and will work 1 bank holiday per year at Ashton.

Key Benefits:

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for personal use.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Role Accountabilities:
At Medivet, exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do. You will:

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with operations and procedures.
• Monitor and care for patients, including walking, toileting, and feeding.
• Ensure completion of all pre- and post-operation activities.
• Assist with patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense medication under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.

Your Skills and Experience:
You should have:

• Experience working as part of a team and building positive relationships with colleagues.
• The ability to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and manage your workload effectively.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• An understanding of the importance of regulation and compliance.

About Us:
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals. We also have a growing presence in France, Germany, and Spain.

We support a large, connected community of colleagues who are committed to providing exceptional care. Being part of Medivet means working in a forward-thinking, caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available. Join us and be part of our exciting future.