Veterinary Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in West Bromwich is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant. You will assist in daily tasks, maintain cleanliness standards, and support veterinary treatments. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a passion for animal welfare. This full-time role offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including enhanced family-friendly policies and learning opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated individual.
• Energetic, positive, and proactive personality.
• Ability to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary team with daily tasks.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness standards.
• Prepare surgical areas.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resourcefulness

Time management

Passion for animal care

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant to become part of our welcoming and supportive team at The Veterinary Clinic in West Bromwich. In this position, you will play an essential role in assisting our outstanding veterinary team and ensuring the best possible care for our patients.

Your responsibilities will involve performing important daily tasks, upholding our clinic's rigorous cleanliness standards, supporting veterinary treatments, preparing surgical areas, and maintaining surgical equipment and attire in excellent condition.

About Us

At The Veterinary Clinic in West Bromwich, we are passionate about delivering top-quality care to a wide variety of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and more. Our team is highly skilled and deeply committed to promoting the health and happiness of our clients\' pets through a range of services.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for a warm, thoughtful individual who is energetic, positive, and proactive. The ideal candidate should be resourceful, capable of taking initiative, and adept at managing time and resources effectively. Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for animal care and welfare are essential. Most importantly, you should be devoted to going the extra mile to provide outstanding care to our patients.

Your shift pattern

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, covering a varied shift pattern across 5 days.

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
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension scheme