Veterinary Care Assistant Compassionate Care, Weekend Flex

MARS Veterinary; Livingston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Specialists Scotland in Livingston is seeking an experienced Patient Care Assistant / Veterinary Care Assistant to support our busy veterinary hospital. You will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and client care teams to help deliver exceptional patient care and client experiences.

This permanent, full-time role requires weekend work, strong animal handling skills, and a compassionate, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary care or animal care role.
• Strong background in animal handling.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care.
• A caring, empathetic, and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, adaptable, and positive in a busy clinical environment.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care within the remit of the PCA role and under appropriate clinical delegation.
• Support the nursing and veterinary teams with the day-to-day care of hospitalised patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, including hospitalisation forms and patient notes.
• Ensure patient and clinical areas are maintained to a high standard, following strict infection control and health and safety protocols.
• Handle animals confidently, safely, and compassionately.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and client care teams to provide an efficient, professional, and caring service.
• Provide a courteous, empathetic, and helpful experience for clients at all times.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, and incident reporting processes.
• Contribute to stock management, correct charging of services and consumables, and reducing unnecessary waste.
• Take part in training and continued professional development opportunities.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Animal handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & adaptability

High clinical standards

Weekend availability

Job description

Veterinary Specialists Scotland in Livingston is seeking an experienced Patient Care Assistant / Veterinary Care Assistant to support our busy veterinary hospital. You will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and client care teams to help deliver exceptional patient care and client experiences.

This permanent, full-time role requires weekend work, strong animal handling skills, and a compassionate, professional approach.