Veterinary Care Assistant

DNA Vetcare Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated veterinary care practice in Croydon is seeking a passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will support veterinary professionals and assist with animal care while maintaining hygiene standards. The company offers a salary of up to £28,000, along with excellent benefits including a wellness program and CPD opportunities for growth. Become an integral part of a friendly, professional veterinary team dedicated to high-quality pet care.

Benefits

Salary Up to £28,000, Depending on Experience

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Amazing Employee discount

Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about veterinary care and willing to grow within the field.
• Previous experience as a Veterinary Care Assistant desired.
• Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support vet and nurse teams by maintaining hygiene standards.
• Assist with animal handling and reception duties.
• Provide support to Veterinary Nurses and Surgeons as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

About The Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Veterinary Care Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity in Croydon?

If you’re looking to take a leap in an exciting new direction in our valued field of pet care then you should be considering a role with our independent vet team at our popular veterinary practice, where team spirit is high, pet care is priority and service is in your extremely capable hands.

We have a member of the team assigned to all important moving parts of a successful veterinary practice but we appear to be missing just one more thing - YOU!

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the vet and nurse teams by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling, working on reception and providing support to the Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons as needed.

We boast opportunities for growth with extra CPD opportunities and the option of training to become an RVN down the line. In the past year our nurses have achieved further qualification in anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, physiotherapy, behaviour and diet. If you have a passion that's not being indulged then a move to DNA Vetcare could be just the ticket for the next step for you in such a valuable role.

We are part of an independent group of surgeries in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be a vital part of our team and have the opportunity to do a variety of tasks - No two days are the same!

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week over 5 days with a share of weekends. Previous experience working as a VCA is desired.

As well as being part of an amazing friendly, professional independent team you will benefit from:

• Salary Up to £28,000, Depending on Experience
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Amazing Employee discount
• Wellness programme

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animals and a supportive encouraging workplace for their teams.