Veterinary care assistant or Student Veterinary Nurse

Dnavetcare; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and independent veterinary practice in London as a Veterinary Care Assistant. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff in a supportive environment. Enjoy a work-life balance with a 4-day working week and a 1:3 weekend rota. Be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their owners, while also having the opportunity to grow and shape the practice. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling role, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care or as a student veterinary nurse.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in providing high-quality care to animals.
• Support the team in managing daily operations and client interactions.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Education

Final Year SVN

Job description

About The Role

Our fantastic Small Animal Practice based in Eltham, London, is returning to independent Vet-run Ownership to enjoy many returning and loyal clients. We are looking for a permanent Veterinary Care Assistant or a final year SVN to join our team!

You will have the opportunity to shape and grow the practice alongside support from vets, Head RVNs, and support staff.

Located just 4 miles from Kent in a vibrant local community with beautiful parks and gardens.

This general practice position is part of our extensive team, which includes ophthalmologists, neurologists, certificate-holding surgeons, internal medicine specialists, and advanced imaging colleagues. We would love to tell you more about it:

• Salary up to £28,000 DOE
• Work/Life rota - 4-day working week
• 1:3 weekend rota (Days). If you work a weekend, you get your time back the following week.
• Amazing colleagues supporting and clinically advanced

If you would like a confidential chat about this role, please email me or click apply. We would love to hear from you!

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi-award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. They have extensive experience working in high-quality practices to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined as a Director in 2019, heading up operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons chosen for their clinical skills, experience, and ability to provide compassionate care for pets. This network forms the foundation of our reputation for delivering the best care to animals and their owners.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring, and expert care for animals, and fostering a supportive, encouraging workplace for their teams.