Veterinary Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated veterinary team as a Veterinary Care Assistant at our Enfield branch. You will support our vets and nurses, ensuring top-notch care for animals while working in a nurturing environment with advanced facilities. This full-time role offers benefits including enhanced leave and support for professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with a passion for animal welfare.
• Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal handling and patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in clinical areas.
• Support administrative and client care tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Animal welfare

Job description

Are you passionate about animal care and looking to be part of a dedicated veterinary team? We are seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our busy Enfield branch practice, where no two days are the same!

About the Role

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to our vets and nurses, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. Your duties will include:

1. Assisting with animal handling and patient care
2. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in clinical areas
3. Supporting the team with administrative and client care tasks
4. Preparing equipment and supplies for procedures

Why join us?

Our Rosemary Avenue branch is a proud member of the Wood Street Group. This fully equipped practice boasts a range of advanced facilities, including a lab, X-ray, dental X-ray, and ultrasound. Our dedicated team consists of 2-3 veterinarians, a reception team, 1 Registered Veterinary Nurse, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, all committed to providing exceptional care for our clients and their pets.

What We're Looking For

1. A self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for animal welfare
2. Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and evenings
3. Strong teamwork and communication skills
4. Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

Shift pattern

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts starting from 8 am and finishing by 7:30 pm. You will work 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support for non-accidental injury cases
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care