At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical teams in delivering exceptional animal care and maintain hospital efficiency.
- Company: Join the UK's number one vet care provider, dedicated to healthier animals and happier owners.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6.6 weeks' annual leave, career development, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Structured development opportunities and clear career pathways await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal welfare while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: A caring attitude, strong communication skills, and a passion for animal welfare.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 26500 £ per year.
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As an Animal Care Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our clinical teams to deliver exceptional patient care while helping ensure the hospital operates safely and efficiently. Working alongside our Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses, you'll assist with patient care, support clinical procedures, maintain equipment and contribute to a positive experience for both patients and clients.
Working Pattern
Full-time permanent position
Five 8-hour shifts per week
Key Responsibilities
- Support the medical RVNs and clinicians to ensure the smooth running of the hospital
- Care for and maintain clinical equipment
- Assist with handling and caring for day patients
- Support laboratory work and sample processing
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You'll bring:
- A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Experience working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical environment would be advantageous
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your development and wellbeing from day one. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Structured development opportunities, including Animal Care Assistant development programmes and apprenticeships
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
- A supportive, collaborative referral team focused on delivering outstanding patient and client care
- A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Animal Care Assistant (Surgical) employer: Inspiring Vet Care
Inspiring Vet Care is an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling role in veterinary care. Located in King's Lynn, we offer a supportive team environment where you can thrive and develop your career, all while enjoying competitive pay and a range of employee benefits, including annual leave and wellbeing initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners in our community.
