Veterinary Care Assistant — Growth & Compassionate Care Team

IVC Evidensia; Livingston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your生日?

Increasing holiday allowance based on 

Enhanced family-friendly policies, m,

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits including Green Car

Job summary

Lamond Vets, part of inspiring vet care, is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for a full-time permanent position. You'll support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient and client care, assisting with inpatient care, handling animals, and helping maintain a safe practice environment.

You'll work Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shifts, with varied hours. We offer structured development, progression into Student Veterinary Nurse roles, generous annual leave, wellbeing

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good organisational skills to manage busy daily tasks.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a veterinary environment.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, clients and colleagues.
• Supporting nursing and veterinary teams with day-to-day patient care.
• Assisting with preparation and cleaning of clinical areas and equipment.
• Providing gentle, compassionate handling and care for animals.
• Supporting reception to create a positive client experience.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure efficient practice operations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Lamond Vets, part of inspiring vet care, is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for a full-time permanent position. You'll support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient and client care, assisting with inpatient care, handling animals, and helping maintain a safe practice environment.

You'll work Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shifts, with varied hours. We offer structured development, progression into Student Veterinary Nurse roles, generous annual leave, wellbeing