Veterinary Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal care provider in Loanhead is seeking a passionate Veterinary Care Assistant. This full-time role involves working across departments including surgery and reception, providing compassionate care. Benefits include competitive salary, 6.6 weeks annual leave, and additional employee support and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship or be enrolled in one.

Benefits

6.6 Weeks annual leave

Additional birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary practice is required.
• Current enrollment in or completion of a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work across various departments including surgery, kennels, reception, pharmacy, and laboratory.
• Provide compassionate care to clients.
• Participate in team gatherings focused on clinical improvement.

Skills

Experience in veterinary practice

Compassionate care

Ability to work in a team

Education

Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at ICR Vets. If you are passionate about veterinary care and enjoy making a difference, we would love for you to be a part of our team! The successful candidate will work across various departments including surgical preparation, kennel duties, reception, pharmacy, and our in-house laboratory. This role demands experience in a veterinary practice and either current enrolment in or completion of a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship.

Rota pattern

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday, 2pm-11pm. A share of weekend twilight shifts will be worked on a rota basis. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance.

Join a Dedicated Team

At ICR Vets, we have a dedicated team that strives to provide compassionate care to our clients while continually developing and growing our own skills. Our team consists of 21 vets, 26 RVNs, as well as full support from VCAs, receptionists, and admin staff. We place great importance on creating a supportive, happy, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We foster an atmosphere of growth and camaraderie, with regular team gatherings focusing on clinical improvement, wellbeing, and socialising. Additionally, we have an annual ‘Away Day' to celebrate the success and contributions of our team.

About ICR Vets

ICR Vets is a progressive small animal practice with four branches located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Our RCVS-accredited hospital in Loanhead provides 24-hour emergency and inpatient care. We offer a varied caseload, from routine surgeries and dentistry to more advanced procedures and diagnostics. Our hospital is fully equipped with in-house blood analysers, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and multi-parameter monitoring. We are proud to offer laparoscopic surgery as standard and provide training for new staff. Our team includes several certificate holders with special interests in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour, physiotherapy, and chronic pain. We also offer advanced services such as orthopaedics, BOAS surgery, and chemotherapy, keeping complex cases in-house whenever possible.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 Weeks 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
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• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care