Veterinary Care Assistant

Vets for Pets; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Vet Group, Pets atHome

Access to discounts and cashback Sche

Job summary

Tilehurst Vets for Pets in Reading is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant who is enthusiastic and compassionate to join our busy practice. You will support colleagues with non-clinical duties and help ensure smooth day-to-day operation while delivering high-quality patient care.

You’ll have the opportunity to progress towards a student nurse role in the future; we welcome both full- and part-time applications. Benefits include discounts on Vet Group brands and cashback schemes.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and passionate about client and patient care.
• Willingness to support different areas of the practice, including reception.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and able to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of non-clinical duties to help the practice run smoothly.
• Assist with client communication and everyday administrative tasks.
• Cover reception when required and contribute to a welcoming environment.

Skills

Client communication

Compassionate care

Team support

Reception coverage

Adaptability

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our Tilehurst Vets for Pets practice.

Our practice is bright, spacious, air-conditioned, and purpose-built to industry-leading standards, with state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.

In this role, you will support colleagues with a range of non-clinical duties, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice while delivering the highest standard of patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress into a student nurse role in the future.

We’re open to both full- and part-time applications, with hours and shifts discussed at interview to find a suitable working pattern. Salary is in line with National Minimum Wage.

In short, you enjoy a busy environment, take pride in helping people and their pets, and always strive to make a difference.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room
• Access to discounts and cashback schemes

Location

RG30 1PR

About You

• Previous experience working within a veterinary practice would be highly desirable.
• You’re friendly, approachable and passionate about delivering excellent client and patient care.
• You’re confident communicating with clients and helping them understand the services available to them.
• You remain calm, attentive and compassionate, whether supporting clients through difficult moments or celebrating the happier ones.
• You’re enthusiastic, adaptable and happy to support different areas of the practice, including covering reception when required.
• Your positive attitude and engaging personality help create a warm and welcoming environment for clients, pets and colleagues.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!