Veterinary Care Assistant (Wards)

British Veterinary Association; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Derby is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to support their veterinary team. The role involves assisting with daily care tasks, creating care plans, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. Candidates must have animal care experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits including 6.6 weeks annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Animal care/handling experience is essential.
• Animal care qualifications are desirable.
• Self-motivated and comfortable handling animals under supervision.
• Accuracy in following instructions and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Work in the busy wards department dedicated to highest standard of care.
• Assist the team with daily tasks such as restraining patients.
• Create care plans, maintain hospital cleanliness, walk dogs.

Skills

Animal care/handling experience

Confident and effective communication skills

Time management skills

Proactive attitude

Eagerness to learn

Education

Animal care qualifications

Job description

Overview

We are thrilled to invite applications from experienced candidates seeking to join our team of Veterinary Care Assistants at Pride Referrals, Derby. As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary team to ensure the well-being and comfort of our patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with veterinarians and veterinary nurses, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

A hospital designed for excellence

Pride Veterinary Centre offers a range of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our diagnostics and treatments are second to none and we have many highly trained and experienced colleagues to ensure that our patients receive the very best treatment. We strive to deliver world class patient care and our fantastic facilities provide a superb care environment, including 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres, full advanced imaging suite, 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills and dedicated chemo & radio-iodine treatment rooms define the setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in the busy wards department, a fast-paced area of the hospital dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to hospitalised patients.
• Assist the team with daily tasks such as restraining patients for examinations and medication administration.
• Create care plans, maintain hospital cleanliness, walk dogs, and feed patients.
• Enhance animal handling skills and expand veterinary care knowledge.

What We're Looking For

• Animal care/handling experience is essential.
• Animal care qualifications are desirable.
• Strong team player with confident and effective communication skills.
• Proactive with good time management skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable handling animals under supervision.
• Accuracy in following instructions and maintaining records.
• Eagerness to learn new tasks and adapt to new challenges.

Working Pattern

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday with shifts between 7am and 9pm. There are no weekends or OOHs, but the successful applicant will be expected to participate in a bank holiday rota, which may include working 1–2 bank holidays per year.

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care