Vital Pet Care Assistant - Busy Vet Team

Vets for Pets; St Albans; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Vet Group

Discounts at Pets at Home and Groom Rm

In-house career development

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Vets for Pets in St Albans is hiring a Veterinary Care Assistant for a full-time role (40 hours per week) with weekend rota. You will be the friendly face for clients and their pets, helping with care, basic tests, and client communications in a modern practice.

We value a calm, attentive approach, a love of animals, and a willingness to learn. Prior experience is a plus, and we offer development opportunities and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy are essential.
• Previous experience would be advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Keep the clinic clean, tidy, and organised.
• Feed and monitor in-patients; run clinical tests.
• Manage stock and handle a variety of small animals.
• Help set up for operations and deep clean all areas.
• Speak to clients on the phone and in person.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Customer service

Computer literacy

Pet care passion

Job description

Vets for Pets in St Albans is hiring a Veterinary Care Assistant for a full-time role (40 hours per week) with weekend rota. You will be the friendly face for clients and their pets, helping with care, basic tests, and client communications in a modern practice.

We value a calm, attentive approach, a love of animals, and a willingness to learn. Prior experience is a plus, and we offer development opportunities and a supportive team.