Role and Location
Animal Care Assistant/Hydro Assistant (Part‑time, 12‑month maternity leave) – Taverham Vets, Longwater Lane.
Overview
As an Animal Care Assistant/Hydro Assistant you will play an essential role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high‑standard patient and client care, while ensuring the practice environment runs smoothly and safely. The main duties will be assisting with hydrotherapy patients on a part‑time basis, as well as reception and cattery duties during quieter periods.
Working Pattern
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00‑6:00pm
- Every other Saturday 8:30‑3:00pm
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- Reliable, motivated, team‑oriented and eager to develop within a veterinary environment.
- Caring, professional approach with genuine interest in animal welfare.
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy setting.
- Proactive attitude to learning, open to feedback and development.
- Experience working with animals in a clinical or non‑clinical setting (advantageous).
How We’ll Support You
- Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships.
- Clear career pathways with progression into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond.
- Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on high‑quality patient and client care.
- Values‑led culture emphasising care, community and continuous improvement.
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks annual leave (FTE).
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service.
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives – Healthcare Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme.
- Learning and development via the inspiring vet care Academy.
- Pension scheme.
- Discounted veterinary care.
- Voluntary benefits: Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme, retail discounts and cashback.
