Veterinary Care Assistant (FTC)

IVC Evidensia Group; Bilston; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Lockwood Vets in Bilston (West Midlands) is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the busy team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll support the clinical team with inpatient care, patient handling, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for pets and clients.

Working 40 hours a week with a mix of early/late shifts and weekend rota, this role offers development opportunities within inspiring vet care and a clear path toward Student Veterinary Nurse progression.

Qualifications

• You are a caring, professional individual with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care.
• Assist with inpatient care, patient handling and restraint.
• Help maintain clinical areas and equipment and ensure the practice runs smoothly and safely.
• Contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Organization

Proactive learning

Animal care experience

Job description

Lockwood Vets - Bilston, Coseley, West Midlands

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Lockwood Animal Hospital on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Working under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

Working Pattern

40 hours per week
5 day week with a mix of early/late shifts
Part of the weekend rota

12 month fixed term contract with a view to progress into a student veterinary nurse role.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Lockwood Vets - Bilston

1 Mason Street, Coseley, Coseley, WV14 9SZ, United Kingdom