Veterinary Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Vet Referrals is seeking a confident Veterinary Care Assistant to support their clinical team. The role involves assisting with patient care, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and participating in the operation of a busy practice focused on exceptional pet care. Employees benefit from generous annual leave, family-friendly policies, and various employee wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 Weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience with animal care is preferred.
• Friendly, confident demeanor is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs with patients.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the practice.
• Run laboratory tests and package samples.

Skills

Empathy

Cleanliness

Manual Handling

Job description

We are hiring!

Here at Highland Vet Referrals, we are on the lookout for a confident and friendly Veterinary Care Assistant to join our fantastic team! Our aim is to provide excellent care for pets by utilising state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

We offer a wide-ranging referral service that covers:

• Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue surgery
• Pain Management
• Dermatology

Our experienced referral veterinarians are supported by a team of dedicated and highly trained veterinary nurses. We maintain a close and respectful relationship with our colleagues in our practice.

About the role

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Clinical team, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs with patients and adhering to the patient's needs.
• Manual handling and caring for animals with empathy and compassion.
• Focusing on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the practice.
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Running laboratory tests and packaging samples.

Rota

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. Shift patterns will be 5 x 9-hour days with an hour unpaid lunch break. The shifts will be between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Weekends will also be involved on a rota basis.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 Weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care