Veterinary Care Assistant

Parkinson's UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkinson's UK seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant in Leeds to provide exceptional customer service and clinical care for pets. This part-time, temporary role will support the veterinary team in maintaining a clean environment, assisting with animal handling, and promoting pet wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 diploma and a passion for animal care.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Must have a Veterinary Care Assistant Level 2 diploma or equivalent.
• Highly self-motivated and good customer service skills.
• Minimum age of 18 years required.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital team with pet wellbeing and maintain a clean environment.
• Assist with animal handling and work at reception.
• Support Veterinary nurses and encourage financial contributions from clients.

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Self-motivation

Education

Veterinary Care Assistant Level 2 diploma

Job description

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Veterinary Care Assistant

Leeds

£24,628 per annum

30 hours per week

Temporary, Part Time

Pets and people at the heart of what we do.

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) at our Leeds hospital, who will provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care whilst promoting pet wellbeing and supporting the clinical team.

The role involves supporting the hospital team with the wellbeing of pets by maintaining a clean environment, assisting with animal handling, working at reception, and supporting Veterinary nurses and Surgeons. The role may also include encouraging financial contributions from clients.

Veterinary Care Assistants work both full and part-time hours depending on hospital needs. This role 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, be highly self-motivated, and possess good customer service skills.

A minimum age of 18 years is required due to shift patterns.

The closing date may be earlier if sufficient candidates apply.

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 on 470,000 pets. Our network of around 120 shops helps fund these treatments through sales of donated and new goods.

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where all individuals can thrive without discrimination or harassment. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements. For accessibility questions or reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact us via email or phone.