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Veterinary Care Assistant

Kernow Vet Group

Livingston

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Job summary

A veterinary services provider based in Livingston is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Veterinary Care Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting all areas of the hospital while working closely with vets and nurses. Candidates should be enthusiastic about animal welfare, possess excellent teamwork skills, and be committed to providing outstanding patient care. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered, including annual leave and developmental opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave
Birthday leave benefit
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Cycle to work scheme
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

  • Ability to assist with inpatient care and ensure patient comfort.
  • Cleanliness maintenance throughout the hospital.
  • Support procedures as required.

Responsibilities

  • Support all areas of the hospital alongside vets and nurses.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety of the hospital environment.
  • Deliver outstanding patient care to all animals.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated
Excellent team player
Passion for animal welfare
Job description
Lamond Veterinary Clinic, Livingston, Livingston, Scotland
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Lamond Vets!

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will support all areas of the hospital, working alongside our team of vets, nurses, and support staff. Duties will be varied and include assisting with inpatient care, maintaining cleanliness throughout the hospital, supporting procedures, and ensuring the comfort and welfare of our patients.

About the rota

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-6:30pm. There will also be occasional Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm.

  • Enthusiastic, motivated, and caring with a passion for animal welfare
  • An excellent team player with the ability to use your own initiative.
  • Committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Want to know more about us?

We are conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Livingston South Rail Station, with ample parking available on-site. With an outstanding reputation built over 66 years, we were proud to be voted 'Best Scottish Vet' in 2018, 2019, and 2020 by our clients. We are also a 6 minute drive to Livingston Designer Outlet.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
  • 6.6 weeks 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
Lamond Veterinary Clinic, Livingston

Bankton Square, Murieston, Livingston, EH54 9EY, United Kingdom

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