Veterinary Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary charity as a Veterinary Care Assistant, where you'll provide essential support to our clinical team and promote pet wellbeing. This role offers both full and part-time hours, making it a great entry point into veterinary practice. You'll be responsible for maintaining hygiene, assisting with animal care, and delivering excellent customer service.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old due to shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service and clinical care.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Assist with animal handling and support veterinary staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Handling

Motivation

Education

Veterinary Care Assistant Level 2 diploma

Job description

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Pets and people at the heart of what we do.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to provide high-quality customer service and clinical care, promoting pet wellbeing and supporting our clinical team.

The role involves supporting the hospital team by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, assisting with animal handling, working at reception, and supporting Veterinary nurses and Surgeons. The VCA will also encourage financial contributions from clients as needed.

This position offers both full and part-time hours, depending on hospital needs, and is an excellent starting point for a career in veterinary practice.

About You:

Applicants must have a Veterinary Care Assistant Level 2 diploma or equivalent, demonstrate high motivation, and possess good customer service skills.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old due to shift requirements.

The closing date may be earlier if sufficient applications are received.

About PDSA:

As the UK’s leading veterinary charity with 48 Pet Hospitals, we aim to improve pets’ lives through prevention, education, and treatment. Our vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments annually for 470,000 pets. Our network of around 120 shops supports these efforts by selling donated and new goods.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a working environment where all individuals can thrive regardless of background. We offer flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.

For questions or accessibility concerns, please contact us to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.