Veterinary Care Assistant — Growth & Development Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave + birthday off

Pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Lamond Vets is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team with patient and client care, assist with inpatient care, handling and restraint, and help maintain clinical areas and equipment.

Working under a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll contribute to a positive client experience and help the practice run smoothly in a busy, small-animal environment in Scotland.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, clients and colleagues.
• Supporting the 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 the reception team and helping create a positive experience for clients and their pets.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the practice runs efficiently.

Skills

Caring and professional

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Animal experience advantageous

Job description

Lamond Vets is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. You will support the clinical team with patient and client care, assist with inpatient care, handling and restraint, and help maintain clinical areas and equipment.

Working under a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll contribute to a positive client experience and help the practice run smoothly in a busy, small-animal environment in Scotland.