Veterinary Care Assistant

Dnavetcare; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in London offers an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Care Assistant. This full-time role involves engaging with a dynamic team committed to high-quality pet care. You'll support surgeries, participate in CPD, and be recognized for your contributions to animal welfare in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD and training

Award ceremonies and team recognition events

Qualifications

• Passion for animal care and welfare.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Willingness to pursue CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary surgeons in providing care to pets.
• Support the surgical and nursing teams during procedures.
• Contribute to a supportive and positive environment in the clinic.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

About The Role

We are the best pet care providers in London (proven and awarded), and we are now recruiting for the best Vet Nursing Assistant to join our team.

Could this be you?

Our prestigious Elizabeth Street Vets, located in Belgravia (a 3-minute walk from the tube!), are looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join their team.

We offer equipment and facilities that support high-level cases and premium care, including a friendly surgery team, dedicated nursing and management staff, top orthopaedic surgeons, internal medicine specialists, dental X-ray capabilities, and more. We have it all within our group, but we still need ... YOU!

We provide opportunities for growth, including extra CPD opportunities and training to become an RVN. Over the past year, our nurses have achieved qualifications in anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, physiotherapy, behaviour, and dietetics. If you have a passion that’s waiting to be indulged, a move in 2025 could be the next step for you in this valuable role.

We are an independent team that values authenticity. We hold events such as a Christmas Awards Ceremony on the Thames with champagne, glitter, and laughter. We celebrate our team with awards like Vet of the Year, Surgical Case, Medicine Case, and Colleague of the Year, recognizing their successes and advancements.

Job Type: Full-time - 40 hours per week with a light weekend rota

Salary: Up to £27,000, depending on experience

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi-award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. They bring extensive experience from high-quality practices to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker, who joined as a Director in 2019, leads the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

Our network of veterinary surgeons is selected for their clinical skills, experience, and compassionate care for pets—whether four-legged, three-legged, finned, or feathered. This foundation of excellence has built our strong reputation for providing the best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are committed to delivering excellent service to clients, respectful, caring, and expert care for animals, and maintaining a supportive and encouraging workplace for their teams.