Veterinary Care Assistant

Medivet Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is looking for a part-time Veterinary Care Assistant in Newark on Trent. In this role, you will support veterinary staff with in-patient procedures, ensuring exceptional care for patients and clients. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including cleaning, patient monitoring, and assisting with operations. The ideal candidate has strong teamwork skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment. Join us for a rewarding career in veterinary care with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks' annual leave

Interest free season ticket loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Able to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients.
• Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment.
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care, including walking, toileting, and feeding.

Skills

Teamwork

Client care

Task prioritization

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) you will support the nurse and vets with in‑patient procedures and pet care delivering exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients, and colleagues. As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be an integral part of the practice team. Working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients.

Job Details

Part‑time: 29 hours a week, with occasional weekends and bank holidays. Location: Balderton Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients.
• Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment.
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment.
• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with operations and procedures.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care, including everyday care such as walking, toileting and feeding.
• Ensure the completion of all pre and post operation activity.
• Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense any medication required under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Able to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to prioritise a range of tasks and own workload.
• Flexible and willing to learn.
• An understanding of the purpose and importance of regulation and compliance.

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24‑hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain. We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward‑thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 × salary.
• Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person if you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Interest free season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.