Veterinary Care Assistant/Student Nurse in Fakenham

Summerhill Veterinary Centre is a small animal practice in Fakenham, Norfolk, recently relocated to a purpose‑built site in April 2026. We are an RCVS accredited first‑opinion practice and a training practice for veterinary nurses. We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑oriented Veterinary Care Assistant to join on a part‑time basis.

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 Pattern

• Up to 28 hours per week
• Normal working days are Monday to Friday
• Shifts vary between 08:00 and 20:00, with flexibility where possible
• Participation in the on‑call rota once trained
• On‑call duty times are between 17:30 and 08:00 Monday to Friday
• Weekend on‑call duties are from 08:30 Saturday to 08:00 Monday
• Weekend duties are either a Saturday or Sunday
• No routine consultations during on‑call periods

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting inpatient and day patient care
• Assisting with theatre nursing and supporting vets and nurses during procedures
• Developing skills in anaesthesia monitoring, pre‑operative planning, patient admissions and discharges, and post‑operative monitoring
• Supporting daily nurse‑led clinics including chronic care packages, blood pressure monitoring, vaccinations, puppy, adult and senior health assessments
• Working across a variety of nursing functions including operations support, hospital nursing, nurse clinics and veterinary consult support
• Progressing towards Student Veterinary Nurse training and eventual RVN qualification

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We are looking for a VCA who would like to become a Veterinary Nurse and join our newly relocated practice from July 2026. You will be able to work within our skilled, experienced and supportive team and, in time, be comfortable working with a vet on call and participating in the on‑call rota, benefiting from a well‑rounded experience of the role. We would like the successful candidate to progress within the practice and will support them to follow their professional aspirations, find their niche, and build a rewarding long‑term career while helping the team continue to grow together.

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 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

Up to £18,505.76 per annum