Veterinary Care Assistant

inspiring vet care; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Learning and development

Job summary

inspiring vet care, at White Cross Vets in Coventry, is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months. The role supports the clinical team, delivers high standards of patient and client care, and helps ensure a smooth practice environment.

Working under a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN, you will assist with inpatient care, animal handling, and peri-operative support while contributing to a compassionate client experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Reliable, motivated, and keen to develop within a veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient care and patient handling under supervision of a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN.
• Assist with restraint, maintain clinical areas and equipment.
• Provide reception cover and peri-operative support for surgical patients.

Skills

Animal handling

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

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 White Cross Vets, Coventry on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months.

White Cross Vets is a growing family of practices with a genuine focus on delivering exceptional care for pets and outstanding experiences for clients. With our commitment to supporting our people, we are proud to have achieved a three-star Best Companies accreditation for five consecutive years. We are not only a trusted choice for pet owners but also an employer of choice within the veterinary profession.

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

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week to cover maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Care Assistant role is important in providing support to our Veterinary Surgeons and Nursing team, working collaboratively to provide outstanding care to our patients. This role will involve animal handling and restraint, inpatient care, general cleaning and maintenance, reception cover, and peri-operative support for our surgical patients.

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
• 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 - £24,870 a year

Up to £24,870 per annum