Veterinary Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Lichfield is seeking a confident Veterinary Care Assistant to support both clinical and reception teams. The position is full-time with 38 hours per week and includes responsibilities like assisting with patient care and maintaining cleanliness. Benefits include generous leave, family-friendly policies, and employee well-being initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 Weeks annual leave

Additional leave for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Confident and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to handle animals with empathy.
• Strong focus on cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs with patients.
• Manual handling and caring for animals.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the practice.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.

Job description

Overview

We are hiring! Here at Grange Hill Vets, we are looking for a confident and friendly Veterinary Care Assistant to join our fantastic team in Lichfield.

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs with patients and adhering to the patients' 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.

About the rota

This is a full-time permanent position working 38 hours per week. The shifts are to be discussed and are to include 1:4 Saturdays.

About us

Grange Hill Veterinary Centre is located near the centre of Lichfield, offering the perfect blend of city convenience and countryside tranquillity. Our practice benefits from plenty of natural daylight, creating a bright and positive working environment, and we offer free on-site parking for added convenience. Being a small practice, we pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive team culture, where everyone works together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Benefits

• 6.6Weeks 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 100's of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care