Veterinary Care Assistant

IVC; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Learning & development

Cycle to work

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team. This full-time role at our Faversham/Whitstable practices offers 40 hours per week, working 9:00am–5:30pm on weekdays, supporting the clinical team and delivering high standards of patient and client care.

You will work under a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, assisting with inpatient care, handling animals, maintaining clinical areas and equipment, and contributing to a compassionate client experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical teams or working with animals in a care setting.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to stay organised in a busy veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care to patients and clients.
• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Support inpatient care and maintenance of clinical areas.
• Carry out pharmacy-related duties, stock management and labelling.
• Help with sterilisation and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintain asepsis and high standards of cleanliness across clinical areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Animal welfare

Learning attitude

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Lady Dane Vets on a full-time permanent basis.

Our Faversham practice is purpose-built, spacious site with ample parking, large consult rooms, separate dog and cat waiting areas and is located next to a large pet store. Its easily located from the A2 with easy links to Canterbury, London and Coastal destinations.

Our smaller Whitstable practice has been recently refurbished and is located only a few minutes' walk from a beautiful beach and many novelty shops and restaurants. The local town also hosting the famous annual Oyster Festival.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Working under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

Working Pattern

This permanent role offers 40 hours per week, on weekdays from 9am to 5.30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a supportive and caring environment.
• Client care and reception support.
• Assisting with patient care.
• Animal handling and restraint.
• Pharmacy duties, order unpacking, stock rotation, assisting in stock takes and labelling items.
• Cleaning and care of equipment, including maintenance and sterilisation of veterinary instruments.
• Help maintain asepsis and high standards of environmental cleanliness through all clinical areas, including laundry.
• Assisting with laboratory duties.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You'll bring:

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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Up to £26,437 per annum