Veterinary Care Assistant

Medivet; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Nottingham is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to deliver exceptional care to pets and support surgeries. The role involves working collaboratively in a supportive team and caring for pets in various capacities. We welcome candidates who are exceptional at client care, flexible, and have a passion for animal welfare. Join us and make a real difference in our community, providing the right treatment for pets and support for our staff.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Health Cash Plan

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance up to 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra ‘Day for You’

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket loans

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• Skilled at providing exceptional client care and passionate about caring for pets.
• Able to prioritise and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures.
• Monitor and care for pets, including walking, toileting and feeding.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Skills

Exceptional client care

Team player

Ability to prioritise

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant 40 hours a week and some weekends and Bank Holidays based at the West Bridgford practice.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

• Annual leave
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

• Additional support
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re skilled at providing exceptional client care and are passionate about caring for pets. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

We welcome applications from candidates able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure and who are flexible and willing to learn.

This role is not suitable for young workers in line with Health and Safety Executive (government) direction due to the expected duties of the role. Therefore, you will be asked to confirm that you are over the age of 18 as part of the application process.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
• Deliver patient monitoring and care to pets, including walking, toileting and feeding
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network - we’re a community.

We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.