Veterinary Care Assistant (OOH)

Inspiring Vet Care; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday off

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

inspiring vet care at Moorview Referrals in Cramlington, Northumberland, is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. You will support the clinical team with patient care, handling and a smooth-running practice.

You’ll work under a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, gaining hands-on experience across kennels, theatre, labs and hydrotherapy, with structured development opportunities in a supportive animal‑care culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.
• Keen to develop within a veterinary environment and learn on the job.
• Able to work well in a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Patient restraint and handling.
• Kennel duties and general care tasks.
• Laboratory work and sample handling.

Skills

Care for animals

Communication skills

Organization

Proactive learner

Animal experience

Job description

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 Moorview Referrals on a full-time basis.

Moorview Referrals is a multi-disciplinary, purpose-built veterinary referral hospital based in Cramlington, Northumberland. Our team comprises over 100 team members, ranging from experienced veterinary surgeons to front-of-house teams and administrators, all with the sole goal of delivering our purpose - healthier animals and happier owners.

We pride ourselves on the high level of patient and client care we provide.

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

• There will be a 7 on-7 off rota pattern, wokring 12 hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

The role is varied and includes:

• Patient restraint
• Kennel duties
• Laboratory work
• Cleaning and sterilising equipment and instruments
• Theatre work, including assisting with procedures
• Dispensing duties
• Assisting with hydrotherapy

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
• 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 scheme
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £28,758 per annum