Veterinary Care Assistant

Dnavetcare; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Dartford is seeking a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant. You will support the vet and nurse teams, maintain hygiene, and assist with animal handling and reception tasks. This position offers opportunities for further training and development. Candidates should have a passion for animal care and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Potential training to become an RVN

Time off for Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Passion for animal care and support.
• Ability to maintain a clean environment.
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support vet and nurse teams in daily operations.
• Maintain a hygienic working environment.
• Assist with animal handling and reception duties.

Skills

Animal handling

Hygiene maintenance

Reception assistance

Job description

About The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the team at our award-winning Mead Vet Centre

Our amazing surgery is located in Dartford. Mead is a 24-hour surgery with some of the best Vets, RVNs, and Support Teams around. More information of the role:

• Full time position
• 40 hours a week over 5 days
• 1:4 weekends
• 2 Bank Holidays per annum - Time back in Lieu
• Salary up to £27,000 DOE

We are known for treating every one of our exceptional support team with the value, respect and praise they deserve.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the vet and nurse teams by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling, working on reception and providing support to the Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons as needed.

We boast opportunities for growth with extra CPD opportunities and the option of training to become an RVN. In the past year our nurses have achieved further qualification in anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, physiotherapy, behaviour and diet. If you have a passion that's not being indulged then a move to DNA Vetcare could be just the ticket for the next step for you in such a valuable role.

If this sounds like the perfect role get in touch asap!

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animals and a supportive encouraging workplace for their teams.