Veterinary Care Assistant — Compassionate Pet Care & Growth

IVC; Bridport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

inspiring vet care in the United Kingdom is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join Haydon Vets on a part-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team in delivering high standards of patient and client care, assisting with examinations and inpatient care while helping maintain a smooth clinic environment.

The role requires compassionate animal handling, reliable teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care is desirable but not essential; on-site training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills for interacting effectively with both pet owners and team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist vets and nurses during examinations.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Observe patients pre- and post-procedure, reporting any changes to the clinical team.
• Perform laboratory tests, including blood work, urinalysis, and other diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring all information is up-to-date.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients, including feeding, grooming and walking.
• Support reception duties when required, including booking appointments and responding to client queries.
• Ensure clinic cleanliness, including cleaning surgical areas, doing laundry, sterilising instruments and maintaining examination rooms.

Skills

Animal care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

inspiring vet care in the United Kingdom is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join Haydon Vets on a part-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team in delivering high standards of patient and client care, assisting with examinations and inpatient care while helping maintain a smooth clinic environment.

The role requires compassionate animal handling, reliable teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary setting.