Veterinary Care Assistant

Vets for Pets; East Midlands; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Leicester is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Care Assistant. You'll support vets, handle small animals, and ensure the clinic runs smoothly. Basic communication skills and a passion for animal care are essential. This full-time position offers a starting rate of £12.21 per hour and includes various benefits, training opportunities, and a vibrant team atmosphere.

Benefits

20% discount at the Vet Group

In-house career development opportunities

Pension and holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a veterinary practice is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team.
• A passion for animal care and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Keep the clinic clean, tidy, and organized.
• Feed and monitor in-patients.
• Run clinical tests and manage stock.
• Handle a variety of small animals.
• Assist with operations and client interactions.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Enthusiasm and passion for service

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our Leicester Beaumont Leys practice.

Our practice is bright, spacious, air-conditioned and purpose built to industry leading standards and has state of the art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.

You'll be working alongside Vets, Vet nurses and our reception team, carrying out a wide range of tasks. We're looking for a team player who is willing to get stuck in, work hard, and is keen to learn. We'll provide training and support to get you going, and you'll quickly become an integral member of the team.

Your tasks will include keeping the clinic clean, tidy, and organised; feeding and monitoring in-patients; running clinical tests; managing stock; handling a variety of small animals; helping set up for operations; deep cleaning all areas; speaking to clients on the phone and in person, as well as helping out on reception when required. Good verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy are essential.

This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. Shifts will take place between the hours of 7:45am and 7:15pm with an equal split of earlies, middles and lates. 1 in 3 weekends are included and you will have time of in lieu the following week

This role will initially be paid at £12.21 per hour

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.

The attributes required

• You are the friendly and welcoming face for the client and their pets when they arrive at the practice.
• You are able to provide guidance by keeping yourself fully up-to-speed with the practice services and any additional services available.
• You are calm, attentive and always focus on the clients’ needs.
• You will bring enthusiasm and drive to your role. Your passion for service is matched with your love of pets.
• You can deal with everything that is thrown at you, from comforting a client who has had some bad news about their pet or sharing in the joy of a new puppy’s first visit to the vet.
• Your personality is infectious and along with your fellow colleagues, you create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the practice.

In short, you like to be busy, enjoy helping people and their pets and always endeavour to make a difference.

Benefits
In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.

Location: LE4 1DE

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!