Veterinary Care Assistant: Training, Growth & 20% Discount

Vets for Pets; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

CPD funding

20% store discount at Vets4Pets Gates

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Supportive team

Job summary

Vets4Pets Gateshead is hiring a Veterinary Care Assistant for 20 hours per week. No prior experience is required; we provide full training to our standards. The role is paid at £12.71 per hour, aligning with the National Living Wage for those aged 21 and over.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, supporting the clinical team, and assisting on reception. Hours include a Saturday rota, with shifts on a rotating basis, and location at Vets4Pets Gateshead inside Pets at Home.

Qualifications

• Attention to cleanliness and hygiene is essential.
• Good customer service mindset for clients and team.
• Ability to work as part of a small team in a busy practice.
• Organised approach to workload and prioritising tasks.
• Calm, gentle approach with animals.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Keep kennels, consult rooms, theatre and practice areas clean and hygienic.
• Ensure inpatients are cared for and safely kennelled.
• Provide basic patient care and communicate any changes to the clinical team.
• Handle and restrain patients as needed for procedures.
• Prepare and clean surgical and X-ray equipment; assist with infection control.
• Support vets and nurses by having equipment ready during procedures.
• Assist on reception with appointments and paperwork.

Skills

Cleanliness

Customer service

Team player

Organised

Calm with pets

Willing to learn

Job description

Vets4Pets Gateshead is hiring a Veterinary Care Assistant for 20 hours per week. No prior experience is required; we provide full training to our standards. The role is paid at £12.71 per hour, aligning with the National Living Wage for those aged 21 and over.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, supporting the clinical team, and assisting on reception. Hours include a Saturday rota, with shifts on a rotating basis, and location at Vets4Pets Gateshead inside Pets at Home.