At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vets and nurses in delivering exceptional care to pets and clients.
- Company: Join a caring veterinary practice that values teamwork and support.
- Benefits: Health cash plan, 5 weeks annual leave, and extra paid day off.
- Other info: This role requires applicants to be over 18 due to responsibilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
- Qualifications: Passion for pet care and ability to work well under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ 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 for clients, patients, and colleagues. This role is a weekday twilight and weekend day role.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, and 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.
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 who can prioritise, remain calm under pressure and are flexible and willing to learn.
What 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
Note: 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. You will be asked to confirm that you are over the age of 18 as part of the application process.
