Veterinary Care Assistant: Compassionate Animal Support

IVC Evidensia Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday off

Healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Learning opportunities

Discounted care

Green Car scheme

Job summary

Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a motivated Veterinary Care Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering high standards of patient and client care. You’ll assist inpatient care, handle patients, maintain clinical areas, and contribute to a compassionate experience for pets and owners.

The role involves 40 hours per week on a varied rota, including some weekend shifts, with training opportunities and a supportive team in a purpose-built hospital at the edge of a Cotswold

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with the set up of surgical procedures.
• Help to hold patients for the Vets/Nurses.
• Cleaning down clinical areas.
• Putting away the supplies order.
• Restocking.
• Cleaning & packaging sterile equipment and theatre attire.
• Laundry and organisation.
• Managing cats in our Radioactive Iodine Unit (Full training will be provided).
• Cover shifts both on reception and in Boarding Cattery.

Skills

Patient handling

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Animal welfare

Reception experience

Job description

Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a motivated Veterinary Care Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering high standards of patient and client care. You’ll assist inpatient care, handle patients, maintain clinical areas, and contribute to a compassionate experience for pets and owners.

The role involves 40 hours per week on a varied rota, including some weekend shifts, with training opportunities and a supportive team in a purpose-built hospital at the edge of a Cotswold