Veterinary Care Assistant (FTC)

IVC Evidensia Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Elm Vets - Milehouse, Plymouth, South West is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant on a part-time fixed-term basis for 12 months to join our supportive team.

You’ll work under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse to assist with inpatient care, patient handling and restraint, and maintenance of clinical areas and equipment.

We offer development opportunities and a friendly, cake-loving team with a strong emphasis on patient and client care.

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Job description

Elm Vets - Milehouse, Plymouth, South West

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 Elm Vetson a part-time fixed-term basis for 12 months.

We provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care from our very experienced team, this includes orthopaedics, medicine and complementary therapies such as acupuncture. We are a fun team who like to socialise and nothing is more important than cake!

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

• This is a part-time role working 28.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

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 FTE
• 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.

Elm Vets - Milehouse

28 Outland Road, Milehouse, Plymouth, PL2 3DF, United Kingdom