At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the clinical team in delivering top-notch care for animals and clients.
- Company: Join the UK's number one vet care provider with a passion for animal welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6.6 weeks' annual leave, career development, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team with clear pathways for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day.
- Qualifications: A caring attitude, good communication skills, and some experience with animals preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26436 - 26436 £ 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. We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Bath Cat Clinic on a full-time/part-time basis. This will be fixed-term for 12 months. Bath Cat Clinic is part of Bath Vets. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment and great benefits.
By joining our group, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care. We are a small, very friendly team with a huge amount of passion for what we do and our aim is to provide a first class service to the cats of Bath and the surrounding areas.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely. Working under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients. The role would include handling animals for basic veterinary procedures, helping to provide post-operative care including feeding patients, help set up and clear down a theatre for surgical procedures, and assist with dispensing medications. As a Veterinary Care Assistant you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the vet practice. You will also clean, sterilise and pack surgical instruments, and ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the practice.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday morning shifts. Shifts between 8:30am and 6:30pm.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
- A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous
How We’ll Support You
- Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
- Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality 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.
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