Veterinary Care Assistant

IVC Evidensia Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for Grove Lodge Vets in Worthing. The role is full-time, hospital-based with flexibility to cover branches, and involves supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care.

You'll work under Vets and Nurses, assist with inpatient care, animal handling, and equipment, while contributing to a compassionate client experience. A proactive learner with teamwork mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach with genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills to manage tasks in a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude to learning and openness to feedback and development.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inpatient care under supervision of Vets and Nurses.
• Keep practice areas clean and tidy.
• Run samples in the in-house lab and report results to vets.
• Assist in operating theatre with surgeries and prepare animals for procedures.
• Care for wildlife brought in and contribute to treatments.
• Assist with reception duties as needed.

Skills

Animal welfare

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

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 Grove Lodge Vets on a full-time permanent basis.

Grove Lodge Vets is a busy hospital providing both first-opinion and referral services, with a wide range of specialist disciplines, including diagnostic imaging with on-site CT, orthopaedics, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine. We’re fully equipped with advanced facilities, including a dental suite, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ultrasound, digital X-ray, laser therapy, and an in-house laboratory, alongside separate dog and cat wards.

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

• 40 hours per week
• 8am - 5pm, 10am - 7pm alternating weeks
• Role will be based at the hospital but flexibility will be required to cover branches, based on the needs of the business

Key Responsibilities

• Helping maintain a high level of inpatient care under the supervision of Vets and Nurses
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the practice
• Running samples in our in-house lab and ensuring results are reported to vets
• Assisting in the operating theatre with surgical and diagnostic procedures including preparing animals for surgery, setting up equipment for operations, cleaning and sterilising kits
• Active involvement in treating and caring for wildlife that is brought in
• Helping out with reception duties as and when required

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.

£0 - £26,528.31 a year

Up to £26,528.31 per annum