Our hospital is well equipped with modern facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment, including an on-site CT scanner, allowing us to deliver a high standard of veterinary care across a wide range of cases. If you are passionate about animal welfare, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and progressive hospital.
This job role is 40 hours a week including:
1 in 3 Saturdays or Sundays (one weekend day only) with TOIL
An average of 2 bank holidays a year (with TOIL)
An average of 2 weeks on a call a year
Salary £26,538.48 + 6% premium pay package
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Additional support
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re skilled at providing exceptional client care and are passionate about caring for pets. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
We welcome applications from candidates able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure and who are flexible and willing to learn.
This role is not suitable for young workers in line with Health and Safety Executive (government) direction due to the expected duties of the role. Therefore, you will be asked to confirm that you are over the age of 18 as part of the application process.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care to pets, including walking, toileting and feeding
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
Veterinary Care Assitant employer: Medivet Group
Medivet Group is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and patients alike. With a supportive work culture, competitive CPD opportunities, and a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and five weeks of annual leave, our team in Wem, Shropshire, fosters both professional growth and personal satisfaction. Join us to be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in veterinary care.
