Weekend Veterinary Care Assistant - Flexibility Required - Peterborough

Pets at Home Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet healthcare provider is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant in Peterborough. This role requires flexibility, primarily on weekends, to assist in a busy veterinary clinic. Candidates should be passionate about animal care and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding in-patients, and managing clinical tasks. Opportunities for growth and development within the company are offered, along with competitive pay.

Benefits

20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room

Access to discounts and cashbacks

In-house career development opportunities

Pension and holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage.
• Calm, attentive, and focused on clients' needs.
• Passion for pets and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Keep the clinic clean, tidy, and organised.
• Feed and monitor in-patients.
• Run clinical tests and manage stock.
• Speak to clients on the phone and in person.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Animal handling experience

Job description

Overview

Employer
Pets at Home

Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
7 Nov 2025

Sector
Childcare jobs, Creche Assistant, Financial & Support jobs, Customer Service

Job Type
Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

Weekend Veterinary Care Assistant - Flexibility Required - Peterborough Bretton Vets for Pets

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join us at Peterborough Bretton Vets for Pets. We are looking for a team player who is willing to get stuck in, work hard, and learn. We provide training and support to help you get going, and you\'ll quickly become an integral member of the team.

Your tasks will include keeping the clinic clean, tidy, and organised; feeding and monitoring in-patients; running clinical tests; managing stock; handling a variety of small animals; helping set up for operations; deep cleaning all areas; speaking to clients on the phone and in person. Good verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy are essential, as well as some previous experience in animal handling.

This is a weekend role primarily but will include various shifts during the week as and when needed, so flexibility is required. The pay will be in line with national minimum wage.

The attributes required

• You are the friendly and welcoming face for the client and their pets when they arrive at the practice.
• You are able to provide guidance by keeping yourself fully up-to-speed with the practice services and any additional services available.
• You are calm, attentive and always focus on the clients\' needs.
• You will bring enthusiasm and drive to your role. Your passion for service is matched with your love of pets.
• You can deal with everything that is thrown at you, from comforting a client who has had some bad news about their pet or sharing in the joy of a new puppy\'s first visit to the vet.
• Your personality is infectious and along with your fellow colleagues, you create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the practice.
• Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage.

In short, you like to be busy, enjoy helping people and their pets and always endeavour to make a difference.

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Access to discounts and cashbacks
• In-house career development opportunities
• Pension and holiday allowance

Location: PE3 8DN

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates difference. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and skill levels to apply.

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