Veterinary Care Assistant — Part-Time & Career Growth

IVC; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development via Inspiring

Discounted veterinary care

Birthday leave

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our East Grinstead practice on a part-time fixed-term basis. You will support the clinical team, help with patient handling, and contribute to a warm, professional client service. The role involves varied shifts across five days, Monday to Friday.

You’ll work under supervision to maintain patient areas, assist with animal care, and may help with reception duties. Great for team players who want to grow in veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a clinical or non-clinical setting desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and motivated, keen to develop within a veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and comfortable patient areas and assist with patient care.
• Feed and exercise animals and help with handling and restraint.
• Prepare clinical areas and support the wider team with duties including reception tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

inspiring vet care is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our East Grinstead practice on a part-time fixed-term basis. You will support the clinical team, help with patient handling, and contribute to a warm, professional client service. The role involves varied shifts across five days, Monday to Friday.

You’ll work under supervision to maintain patient areas, assist with animal care, and may help with reception duties. Great for team players who want to grow in veterinary care.