Veterinary Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks leave

Holiday allowance per service

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the team at Mill House Vetson on a full-time permanent basis. The practice offers 24-hour hospitalisation and advanced emergency care from a single site, with dedicated nursing spaces and award-winning standards.

You will support the clinical team in providing high standards of patient and client care, assist with inpatient care, and help maintain a safe, clean environment while developing skills in veterinary practice.

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated individual who enjoys teamwork.
• Keen to develop within a veterinary environment.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs with patients and adhere to patient needs.
• Manual handling and caring for animals with empathy and compassion.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the practice.
• Clean and sterilise instruments.
• Run laboratory tests and package samples.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

Animal care experience

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 Vetson 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

• 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