Veterinary Care Assistant

Kernow Vet Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in High Wycombe is looking for a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant. The role involves patient care, handling laboratory tasks, supporting theatre operations, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have experience in animal care and possess strong interpersonal skills. The job includes competitive benefits like enhanced family policies, a cycle to work scheme, and annual leave. This position is ideal for those looking to thrive in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

6.6 Weeks annual leave

Additional holiday for birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an animal care assistant is required.
• Ability to thrive as part of a team while working independently.
• Essential strong communication and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient restraint and maintain kennels.
• Conduct laboratory tasks and manage cleaning equipment.
• Support theatre operations and assist with procedures.
• Oversee dispensing duties and help during hydrotherapy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Self-motivation

Proactive attitude

Job description

Hamilton Specialist Referrals, High Wycombe, South East

The Veterinary Care Assistant role is dynamic and involves a wide range of responsibilities. You will handle patient restraint, maintain kennels, conduct laboratory tasks, and manage the cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and instruments. Additionally, you will support theatre operations, assist with procedures, oversee dispensing duties, and provide aid during hydrotherapy sessions.

Key responsibilities include maintaining and caring for machinery and equipment, processing lab samples, ensuring thorough theatre cleaning and closing procedures, and sterilising surgical instruments. You’ll also manage patient handling and provide general patient care, while keeping clinical areas clean to uphold our high standards of care.

A hospital designed for excellence

Located just outside High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is a purpose-built, 24-hour veterinary hospital equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver advanced treatments for cats and dogs, along with exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy services.

Even as a large team, we are dedicated to fostering a friendly and supportive culture that emphasizes growth, clinical excellence, and gold-standard patient care.

What Skills You'll Need

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and approachable individual who thrives as part of a team but can also work independently with initiative and self-motivation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to multi-task and adapt, are essential. Previous experience in an animal care assistant role is required, as our Veterinary Care Assistants are vital in supporting our specialists, interns, and nurses in patient care at our busy hospital

Working Pattern

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. You will be working 4 x 9.25hr shifts between 07:00am-20:30pm plus 1:6 weekends 2 x 9hrs.

Our people are at the heart of what we do

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary you will benefit from:

• 6.6Weeks annual leave
• 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

Hamilton Specialist Referrals

Cressex Business Park, Unit 5, Halifax Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3SD, United Kingdom