Veterinary Care Assistant

VC Evidensia UK; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work in a busy, 24-hour hospital environment, supporting a variety of tasks and procedures to ensure the comfort and welfare of patients. The position includes full training and the opportunity to progress towards veterinary nurse training. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team, this role is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career path.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

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Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for animal welfare.
• Ability to work well in a team and use initiative in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inpatient care and maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital.
• Support procedures and ensure the comfort of patients.

Skills

Animal Welfare

Teamwork

Initiative

Patient Care

Education

Experience working with animals

Veterinary Nurse Training

Job description

Wood Street Veterinary Group, Wood Street Vet Hospital, Herts, London

Wood Street Veterinary Hospital is a busy, 24-hour, RCVS-accredited Tier 3 hospital. We are proud to deliver gold standard care to every patient and are committed to excellence in everything we do. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to join our dedicated team.

About the Role

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will support all areas of the hospital, working alongside our team of vets, nurses, and support staff. Duties will be varied and include assisting with inpatient care, maintaining cleanliness throughout the hospital, supporting procedures, and ensuring the comfort and welfare of our patients.

This is a full-time position on a one-year fixed-term contract. You will work a variety of shifts, including early shifts, late shifts, and weekends, with days off in lieu.

About You

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and caring with a passion for animal welfare
• An excellent team player with the ability to use your own initiative
• Committed to delivering outstanding patient care
• Previous experience working with animals or as a VCA is advantageous but not essential – full training will be provided
• You will be looking to progress onto veterinary nurse training in the future

What We Offer

• Full training and support in your role
• The opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, and highly skilled team
• A chance to gain valuable experience in a hospital environment
• If you are passionate about animal care and are looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

You will cover a variety of 8 hour shifts ranging from between the hours of 7 am – 9 pm closing, with inclusion in the 1:2 Saturday rota.

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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• Discounted staff pet care

Wood Street Veterinary Group, Wood Street Vet Hospital

74 Wood Street, Barnet, Herts, EN5 4BW, United Kingdom