At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vets and nurses in delivering exceptional care to pets and clients.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to animal welfare and client satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, health cash plan, and extra paid day off.
- Other info: Must be over 18 due to role responsibilities; great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
- Qualifications: Passion for pet care and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 26000 £ per year.
As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) you will support the nurse and vets with in‑patient procedures and pet care delivering exceptional care always there to our clients, patients, and colleagues.
Working Hours: 40hrs per week Mon‑Fri, 1 in 4 weekends, 1 bank holiday per year, up to 2 weeks a year on‑call.
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: 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.
