Veterinary Care Assistant (FTC)

IVC Evidensia; West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Learning and development via VCAAcadem

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Résumé du poste

inspiring vet care is looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our clinical team and help deliver high‑quality patient and client care. You’ll support daily operations, maintain a safe practice environment and work with colleagues across the team.

We offer structured development, clear career pathways, a supportive culture and a generous benefits package, including enhanced annual leave and wellbeing initiatives. This is a 12‑month fixed term contract with a view to progression.

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach and genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational abilities in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient practice environment.
• Assist with client communication and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to training and progression into Student Veterinary Nurse roles.

Connaissances

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Learning mindset

Description du poste

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.

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 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...

• 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
• Pension scheme
• 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.

£0 - £22,568 a year

Up to £22,568 per annum

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