Veterinary Care Assistant: Compassionate Hospital Support

Linnaeus; Livingston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS) in Livingston, part of Linnaeus, is seeking experienced Veterinary Care Assistants to join our team. You will support veterinarians and nurses, delivering high-quality care and compassionate client service in a busy referral hospital.

Prior veterinary care experience and strong animal handling skills are essential. The role requires flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays, with training and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary care or animal care role.
• A strong background in animal handling.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care.
• A caring, empathetic, and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work reliably, adaptably, and positively in a busy clinical environment.
• A commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and supporting continuous improvement.
• A willingness to work flexibly, including 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

Compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS) in Livingston, part of Linnaeus, is seeking experienced Veterinary Care Assistants to join our team. You will support veterinarians and nurses, delivering high-quality care and compassionate client service in a busy referral hospital.

Prior veterinary care experience and strong animal handling skills are essential. The role requires flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays, with training and development opportunities available.