Veterinary Care Assistant

British Veterinary Association; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Weymouth is seeking part-time Veterinary Care Assistants to join their supportive team. The role involves assisting veterinarians and nurses, performing laboratory tasks, and maintaining clinical cleanliness. The practice emphasizes work-life balance and offers a friendly environment with various benefits, including enhanced leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee well-being initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care or related fields preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist vets and nurses in clinical procedures.
• Handle laboratory tasks and maintain cleanliness.
• Support clients and provide excellent service.

Skills

Assisting vets and nurses

Laboratory work

Clinical cleaning

Job description

Find your future

We have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new way at Dave Cumber. We are seeking two part‑time Veterinary Care Assistants to join our friendly and growing team. The role will be varied, allowing a healthy mix of assisting the vets and nurses, laboratory work and clinical cleaning. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our clients and their pets.

Why join us?

We have a friendly and supportive team of 7 Vets, 11 Nurses and an exceptional support and administrative team.

Our Practice Director has been awarded the prestigious Pet Plan Practice Manager of the year award 2024, which highlights how important good morale, autonomy and a work‑life balance are to us while delivering the best standard of pet health care.

Find a well‑equipped practice on the Jurassic Coast.

We thrive on providing a high level of care to our patients and clients. We are very lucky to have a purpose‑built premises with modern and wide‑ranging equipment: a well‑equipped internal laboratory, two digital X‑ray machines, two dental suites with X‑ray facilities, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgical equipment, two ultrasound machines and five operating theatres.

Weymouth is renowned for its beautiful golden beaches and a pretty harbour. A Blue Flag‑winning Weymouth Beach is consistently recognised as one of the top fifteen beaches in Europe, and it is easy to see why. Weymouth offers a Jurassic skyline and Victorian Nothe Fort, with stunning harbour views. The Jurassic Coast is home to some truly incredible landmarks and beaches, which are right on our doorstep here in Weymouth.

Find your ideal work‑life balance

We have two part‑time roles available, each of 20 hours per week over four days. We are also keen to discuss flexible working arrangements. Work‑life balance is important to us, and we are happy to find a rota that fits around your requirements where possible. The role would be primarily based in our Weymouth surgery, but may also extend to an opportunity to work at our Dorchester branch practice.

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 well‑being
• 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
• Discounted staff pet care