Animal Care Assistant

Kernow Vet Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary practice in Woking is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Assistant. You will help in providing outstanding animal care, assist veterinary professionals, and engage in administrative duties. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, committed to animal welfare, and eager to learn. Enjoy a family-like team atmosphere, professional development, and attractive benefits including annual leave and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional leave for birthdays

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Commitment to animal welfare and passion for animal care.
• Ability to work confidently as part of a team.
• Previous experience with small animals is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary surgeons and nurses in daily tasks.
• Undertake reception and administrative tasks.
• Support with laboratory work and maintain a sterile environment.

Skills

Animal welfare commitment

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Small animal experience

Job description

Lynton House Vets, Woking, Woking, South East

We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Animal Care Assistant to join our team at the Lynton Veterinary Group, working across our Spinney Hill and Horsell branches. This is a part‑time, permanent position that provides excellent clinical exposure and the chance to work alongside a friendly, supportive team.

Your day‑to‑day duties will vary by shift and may include assisting our veterinary surgeons and nurses, undertaking reception and administrative tasks, supporting with laboratory work, and maintaining a clean, sterile working environment. Full training is provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a busy, progressive practice.

We are ideally looking for someone with previous small animal experience, but this is not essential. Most importantly, you will be committed to animal welfare, proactive, and able to work confidently as part of a team.

About Us

Lynton Veterinary Group is a long‑established small animal practice with branches in Woking, Bagshot, and Addlestone. We are proud of our strong local reputation as a trusted “village vet,” offering exceptional service and value to our loyal client base.

We continue to invest in our facilities, including a brand‑new, purpose‑built practice in Woking, with ongoing refurbishments at our other sites to maintain the same high clinical standards. Our main site also hosts a modern, fully equipped grooming salon.

Our heritage, community focus, and commitment to gold‑standard care remain at the heart of everything we do.

The Perfect Fit

You’ll be joining a welcoming and supportive team comprising 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, Animal Nursing Assistants, and an experienced Reception team. Our culture is warm, collaborative, and genuinely family‑like.

We keep essential SOS chocolate stations in every practice and are lucky to have some exceptionally talented bakers on our team! But we are equally committed to the mental and physical well‑being of our people, participating in charity events such as Ride for Dementia and Relay for Life to promote teamwork and support meaningful causes.

If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to contribute to a positive practice culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Shift Pattern

• This is a 40‑hour‑per‑week position, working between 8 am and 7:30 pm on a shift basis.
• Saturday mornings are worked on a rota, with time off in lieu provided.
• There are no out‑of‑hours (OOH) requirements for this role.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6Weeks annual leaveFTE
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non‑accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Discounted staff pet care

Lynton House Vets, Woking

12 Well Lane, Woking, Woking, GU21 4PA, United Kingdom