Veterinary Care Assistant - Wards

VC Evidensia UK; Hampshire (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary group as a Veterinary Care Assistant at a state-of-the-art referral hospital. In this part-time role, you will support Veterinary Surgeons in delivering top-notch care for our animal patients, ensuring their well-being through various tasks and responsibilities. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive team culture focused on continuous development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications in Animal Care.
• Experience in animal handling and husbandry considered.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital nursing care and support Veterinary Surgeons.
• Maintain hospital hygiene standards and assist with laboratory tests.
• Contribute to patient care via basic physiotherapy techniques.

Skills

Compassion

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ringwood, South East

We are excited to welcome applications from those eager to join our team of Veterinary Care Assistants at our state-of-the-art multi-discipline referral hospital.

You'll be working closely with our Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses to provide excellent care and ensure the well-being of our patients in this friendly, multidisciplinary referral hospital.

You will work alongside Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to provide vital nursing care, ensuring the wellbeing of our patients with this multidisciplinary referral hospital. In addition to carrying out essential daily tasks sure as providing basic inpatient care, restocking and maintaining our hospitals high hygiene standards, assisting Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses with patient restraint, provide basic massage & physiotherapy techniques, run a variety of in-house laboratory tests, assist with maintaining our wards equipment.

Join an advanced team

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to providing outstanding care to animals and exceptional service to their owners. As one of the largest and most trusted veterinary groups, we pride ourselves on our high standards of veterinary care, innovation, and dedication to continuous improvement. We boast an exceptional team of esteemed specialists across a range of disciplines. Additionally, our dedicated rehabilitation team offers physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to support post-operative recovery. We are always focused on ensuring the care and comfort of our patients.

A hospital designed for excellence!

SCVS is a specialist-led small animal hospital with the expertise and resources to handle the most complex cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we boast impressive facilities and cutting-edge equipment, allowing us to deliver exceptional care from the initial consultation through to patient discharge. Conveniently located in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31, we are ideally positioned for our clients.

Our recent expansion features a newly purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility with an expansive client reception and waiting area, 10 additional consulting rooms, and a new rehabilitation centre. And we’re not stopping there—future enhancements include a new diagnostic suite, an ICU area, and more.

Role requirements

• While qualifications in Animal Care and prior experience are preferred, substantial experience in animal handling and husbandry will also be considered favourably.
• Be able to showcase your dedication to our professional and ethical standards.
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with a compassionate and empathetic approach to your work.
• Be a strong team player with confident and effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential
• Effective time management, self-motivation, proactivity, and the ability to use initiative are important.

At IVC Evidensia, our values drive everything we do. Our dedicated teams embody these values day in and day out. We are determined to foster this culture of compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Working Pattern

This is a part-time position working 40 hours per week across 4 shifts, with inclusion in the 1:5 weekend rota.

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 which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Discounted staff pet care

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists