Veterinary Care Assistant

VC Evidensia UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Career development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Yorkshire Vets in Meanwood, Leeds, is seeking a friendly Veterinary Care Assistant on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave. You’ll support the clinical team with patient handling, reception duties and ensure a smooth, compassionate client experience.

Working under a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll help with inpatient care, maintain a clean environment, answer calls and schedule appointments. Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Role is primarily reception based and supports clinical team with hands-on nurse duties when required.
• Candidates should bring a caring, professional approach and genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential for a busy first opinion practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinary surgeons during examinations and surgeries.
• Handling and caring for animals with empathy and compassion.
• Maintaining a clean and organised clinical environment.
• Providing exceptional customer service at the reception desk.
• Answering and making phone calls, scheduling appointments and managing client queries.
• Assisting with billing and maintaining accurate records.
• Role is primarily reception based, with nurse-assistant duties when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Reception

Teamwork

Communication

Animal welfare interest

Job description

Yorkshire Vets - Meanwood, Leeds, Yorkshire & The Humber

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 Yorkshire Vets on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave.

As one of the leading vets in Leeds and Bradford, we take pride in the exceptional level of care, compassion and service provided for you and your pets. We offer several local first opinion surgeries which work hard to serve their local communities and are supported by RCVS accredited Veterinary Hospital facilities. These surgeries offer all of the day‑to‑day facilities and services that you would expect from a local veterinarian. They are also staffed by some of the best surgeons, nurses and support staff in the region. Services and facilities at these first opinion surgeries include health examinations, vaccinations, neutering, routine surgery, dental surgery and more.

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

• Alternate shift pattern: Week 1 8:15am to 5:15pm, Week 2 9:30am to 6:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinary surgeons during examinations and surgeries.
• Handling and caring for animals with empathy and compassion.
• Maintaining a clean and organised clinical environment.
• Providing exceptional customer service to clients at the reception desk.
• Answering and making phone calls, scheduling appointments and managing client queries.
• Assisting with billing and maintaining accurate records.
• This role is primarily reception based, alongside supporting our clinical team with hands‑on nurse assistant duties when required. The position requires previous experience in a veterinary, animal care, or similar reception‑based clinical environment.

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 FTE
• 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 scheme
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• 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.

52 Green Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4JP, United Kingdom