Veterinary Care Assistant (Part-Time)

IVC; Chichester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 weeks + birthday off

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Learning and development via Inspiring

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for Midhurst Vets on a part-time permanent basis, supporting the clinical team and helping to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients and clients.

Working under a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll assist with inpatient care, handling and restraint, maintain clinical areas, and contribute to a positive client experience while pursuing development opportunities with clear career pathways.

Qualifications

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills to manage tasks in a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude to learning and feedback.
• Experience with animals in clinical or non-clinical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nurse clinics and restrain pets during examinations.
• Support front-of-house team in delivering exceptional client care.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Experience with animals

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 Midhurst Vets on a part-time permanent basis.

We are situated in the beautiful South Downs, a stone’s throw away from the coast and London, giving the best of both worlds. We are an hour from both Heathrow and Gatwick Airport allowing for close transport links to Europe and beyond. Woodland Vet Centre have recently had our kennels refurbished, having a separate dog and cat ward allowing for improved patient welfare. Our sister practice at Midhurst Vets have a large preparation / kennel area, allowing constant supervision of all the patients.

We have lots of toys, to name a few, digital x-ray with a floating table, dental x-ray, a multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring machine, blood pressure sphymomanometer, microscope, in house biochemistry and haematology blood machines, ultrasound with cardiac and an abdominal probe, laser, ECG, endoscope and tonometer.

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

• Mon 8am - 6pm
• Wed 8am - 6pm
• Thurs 8am - 6pm
• Fri 8.30-1.30
• Total 32hrs

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include assisting with nurse clinics, helping to restrain pets during veterinary examinations, and supporting our front-of-house team in providing exceptional care to our wonderful clients.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• 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

• 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 FTE
• 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 salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• 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.

£0 - £21,132.80 a year

Up to £21,132.8 per annum