Veterinary Care Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

VC Evidensia UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Veterinary Care Assistant in Streatham for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive team, providing exceptional care to animals while enjoying benefits like enhanced leave and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with animal handling, inpatient monitoring, feeding, and cleaning.
• Supporting the nursing team during procedures and preparing equipment.

Skills

Animal Care

Infection Control

Education

Veterinary Care Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Join Our Friendly and Experienced Team – Fixed-Term Veterinary Care Assistant (6 Months)

We’re excited to offer a fantastic 6-month fixed-term opportunity for a qualified Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to join the friendly, experienced team at Easipetcare Streatham. With the potential for extension, this is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for animal care to thrive in a supportive and well-equipped practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with animal handling, inpatient monitoring, feeding, and cleaning
• Supporting the nursing team during procedures and preparing equipment
• Maintaining infection control and hygiene standards
• Helping with stock checks, unpacking orders, and light reception duties when needed

Practice Highlights

Easipetcare Streatham is a modern and well-equipped veterinary practice that prides itself on providing exceptional care to our patients and clients. With state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure our team have the tools they need to excel.

• RCVS-accredited, busy first-opinion practice with strong local reputation
• Excellent facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, ECG, and multiparameter monitors
• Supportive, inclusive team culture with experienced clinicians and nurses
• Located in Streatham, with excellent public transport links and local shops nearby
• You must hold a recognised Veterinary Care Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above)
• Prior experience in a clinical setting is desirable
• 40 hours per week across 5 days (exact shift pattern to be discussed)
• 1:3 weekend rota with time given back in Lieu.
• A great balance of consistency and flexibility

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Discounted staff pet care

Easipetcare, Streatham

3-7 Hermitage Lane, London, London, SW16 3LH, United Kingdom