Veterinary Care Assistant: Grow with a Caring Team

IVC Evidensia Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave plus birthday

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Healthcare and wellness schemes

Job summary

inspiring vet care in Cheltenham is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join Dragon Vets on a full-time permanent basis. You’ll support the clinical team with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for animals and clients.

This role offers structured development, a 37.25-hour week with a 1:4 Saturday shift, and a benefits package including generous annual leave and staff wellbeing schemes.

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills to manage tasks in a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude to learning with openness to feedback and development.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is 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.
• Contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for patients and clients.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Animal experience

Job description

inspiring vet care in Cheltenham is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join Dragon Vets on a full-time permanent basis. You’ll support the clinical team with inpatient care, patient handling, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for animals and clients.

This role offers structured development, a 37.25-hour week with a 1:4 Saturday shift, and a benefits package including generous annual leave and staff wellbeing schemes.