At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the clinical team in delivering exceptional care for animals and clients.
- Company: Join the UK's number one vet care provider, dedicated to animal welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6.6 weeks' annual leave, career development, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Structured development opportunities and a supportive team culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in veterinary or animal care environments is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ 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 Yorkshire Vets on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave.
As one of the leading vets in Leeds and Bradford, we take pride in the exceptional level of care, compassion and service provided for you and your pets.
We offer several local first opinion surgeries which work hard to serve their local communities and are supported by RCVS accredited Veterinary Hospital facilities.
These surgeries offer all of the day-to-day facilities and services that you would expect from a local veterinarian.
They are also staffed by some of the best surgeons, nurses and support staff in the region.
Services and facilities at these first opinion surgeries include health examinations, vaccinations, neutering, routine surgery, dental surgery and more.
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.
- Working Pattern
- 32 hours (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) plus 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.
- Alternate shift pattern: Week 1 8:15am to 5:15pm, Week 2 9:30am to 6:30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting veterinary surgeons during examinations and surgeries.
- Handling and caring for animals with empathy and compassion.
- Maintaining a clean and organised clinical environment.
- Providing exceptional customer service to clients at the reception desk.
- Answering and making phone calls, scheduling appointments and managing client queries.
- Assisting with billing and maintaining accurate records.
- This role is primarily reception based, alongside supporting our clinical team with hands‑on nurse assistant duties when required.
The position requires previous experience in a veterinary, animal care, or similar reception‑based clinical environment.
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 FTE.
- 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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