Veterinary Care Assistant

IVC Evidensia; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement (6.6 weeks)

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Healthcare and wellbeing schemes

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Mill House Vets, part of inspiring vet care, is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join on a full-time basis in King's Lynn. The role supports the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient and client care and helps maintain a safe, well‑run practice with 24-hour hospitalisation facilities.

You will work under a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN, assist with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintain cleanliness, equipment and test samples in a busy veterinary environment.

Qualifications

• Support the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care.
• Assist with inpatient care, handling and restraint, and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Support Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs with patient care.
• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Maintain clean and sterile clinical areas and equipment.
• Run laboratory tests and prepare samples.

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 Mill House Vets on a full-time permanent basis.
Mill House offers clients 24-hour hospitalisation and advanced emergency care from a single site – no remote answering services with CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopic and multi-parameter monitors used for general anaesthesia. We have experience within our team and pride ourselves on training and supporting students and new graduates. Our Nurses have their own dedicated consulting rooms. We are proud to be one of the few practices in the country to have 6 outstanding awards as part of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Mill House is a cat-friendly practice with separate wards and waiting areas.

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 40 hours per week 10am-7pm Mon-Fri.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons and RVN’s with patient’s 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.
  

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 - £26,540 a year
up to £26,540 per annum

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