Weekend Emergency Pet Care Assistant

Vets Now; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Birthday paid day off

Cash Health Plan

Staff discounts

CPD allowance

CPD hours

Family-friendly policies

Pension contributions

Staff pet care discounts

Volunteer days

Death in service

Job summary

Vets Now in Chesterfield is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Assistant to support our emergency clinic teams. You will assist Vet Nurses and Surgeons, help with basic procedures, and ensure a comfortable in-patient environment during busy weekend shifts.

The role offers weekend hours with additional bank holiday coverage and a benefits package designed for animal-care professionals. Training and development opportunities are provided within a fast-paced emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting veterinary teams.
• Ability to assist in basic procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Willingness to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical teams with patient handling and basic procedures.
• Support running diagnostic tests under supervision.
• Help set up and clear theatres for surgical procedures.
• Ensure in-patients have their basic husbandry needs attended to.

Skills

Animal care

Clinical support

Diagnostics assistance

Theatre setup

Job description

Vets Now in Chesterfield is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Assistant to support our emergency clinic teams. You will assist Vet Nurses and Surgeons, help with basic procedures, and ensure a comfortable in-patient environment during busy weekend shifts.

The role offers weekend hours with additional bank holiday coverage and a benefits package designed for animal-care professionals. Training and development opportunities are provided within a fast-paced emergency setting.