Veterinary Care Assistant

Kernow Vet Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider located in Edinburgh is looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join their team. This full-time, permanent role involves working cross-departmentally, including surgical preparation and reception duties. Ideal candidates will have experience in a veterinary setting and must be enrolled in or have completed a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship. Benefits include generous leave, family-friendly policies, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

6.6 Weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for your birthday

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary practice is essential.
• Enrolment or completion of Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Work across surgical preparation, kennel duties, reception, pharmacy, and laboratory.
• Assist in providing comprehensive veterinary care.

Skills

Experience in a veterinary practice

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

Current enrolment in or completion of Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship

Job description

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at ICR Vets. If you are passionate about veterinary care and enjoy making a difference, we would love for you to be a part of our team!

The successful candidate will work across various departments including surgical preparation, kennel duties, reception, pharmacy, and our in-house laboratory. This role demands experience in a veterinary practice and either current enrolment in or completion of a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant apprenticeship.

Rota pattern

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday, 2pm-11pm. A share of weekend twilight shifts will be worked on a rota basis. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance.

Join a Dedicated Team

At ICR Vets, we have a dedicated team that strives to provide compassionate care to our clients while continually developing and growing our own skills. Our team consists of 21 vets, 26 RVNs, as well as full support from VCAs, receptionists, and admin staff. We place great importance on creating a supportive, happy, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

We foster an atmosphere of growth and camaraderie, with regular team gatherings focusing on clinical improvement, wellbeing, and socialising. Additionally, we have an annual ‘Away Day’ to celebrate the success and contributions of our team.

About ICR Vets

ICR Vets is a progressive small animal practice with four branches located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Our RCVS-accredited hospital in Loanhead provides 24-hour emergency and inpatient care. We offer a varied caseload, from routine surgeries and dentistry to more advanced procedures and diagnostics.

Our hospital is fully equipped with in-house blood analysers, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and multi-parameter monitoring. We are proud to offer laparoscopic surgery as standard and provide training for new staff.

Our team includes several certificate holders with special interests in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour, physiotherapy, and chronic pain. We also offer advanced services such as orthopaedics, BOAS surgery, and chemotherapy, keeping complex cases in-house whenever possible.

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

ICR Vets, Loanhead

44 Fountain Place, Loanhead, Loanhead, EH20 9DU, United Kingdom