At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vets and nurses in delivering exceptional pet care and assisting with procedures.
- Company: Join a caring veterinary team dedicated to animal welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy health plans, life assurance, generous leave, and extra perks.
- Other info: Must be over 18 due to role responsibilities; flexible hours and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in pets' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for animal care and ability to work well in a team.
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 to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This is a 40 hour a week role, working across Kingsbury and Kenton equally on weekdays. Weekends are one full weekend in three at Hendon 24 Hour Hospital. Other duties include being on call (expect three weeks a year) and working on bank holidays (expect three a year - both at Hendon 24). This role is not suitable for young workers in line with Health and Safety Executive 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
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.
Benefits:
- 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.
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Medivet in Oxted is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, where every team member plays a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our patients. With opportunities for professional growth through exposure at Beckenham Hospital, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance, making it a rewarding place to build a career in veterinary care.
