Veterinary Care assistant - 4 days a week

Dnavetcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Vetcare in London is seeking a proactive Veterinary Care Assistant to join two hospital sites. You will support the vet and nurse teams, help with animal handling, and cover reception shifts. The role includes monitoring low level anaesthetics and opportunities for CPD and progression to RVN.

The position is full-time, 40 hours across 4 days with a 1:4 weekend and bank holiday rota, in a warm, welcoming environment that values career development for its team.

Responsibilities

• Support the vet and nurse teams, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times
• Assist with animal handling and reception duties
• Provide support to RVN and vets as needed
• Comfortable monitoring low level anaesthetics

Job description

About The Role

Are you a proactive and dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant looking for an exciting new role in the South-West area? Streatham Hill Vets, are looking for a new VCA to join their team to work across our two amazing hospital Streatham Hill and Advanced Vetcare London!

You will be supported by our experienced management team, who will be there with you every step of the way, alongside our Vets, RVN & Support Teams.

We are very happy to support you in your career, and present real opportunities for you to progress. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing the very best veterinary care whilst creating a warm and welcoming environment for our teams, our patients, and their owners. We are known for treating every single one of our exceptional support team with the value, respect, and praise they deserve.

This is a Full-Time position, working 40 hours per week over 4 days, with a share of 1:4 weekends and bank holidays.

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 RVN & Vets as needed. You must be comfortable and competent in monitoring low level anaesthetics.

We boast opportunities for growth, with extra CPD opportunities, and the option of training to become an RVN. In the past year, our RVNs have achieved further qualification in anaesthesia, ECC, 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.

About Us

Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?

At DNA Vetcare, we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission? To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

We are expanding our exceptional team—and we're looking for the best. If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.

If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here. Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.