Veterinary Care Assistant

Kernow Vet Group; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant to support various hospital functions. You will assist with inpatient care, maintain cleanliness, and support veterinary procedures, all within a caring team. Training is offered, making this role ideal for those aspiring to pursue veterinary nursing. Benefits include 6.6 weeks of annual leave, additional leave for birthdays, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Caring and motivated individual with a passion for animal welfare.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and use own initiative.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support all areas of the hospital including inpatient care.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital.
• Assist with procedures and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Enthusiasm for animal welfare

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Wood Street Veterinary Group, Wood Street Vet Hospital, Barnet, London

Wood Street Veterinary Hospital is a busy, 24-hour, RCVS-accredited Tier 3 hospital. We are proud to deliver gold standard care to every patient and are committed to excellence in everything we do. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to join our dedicated team.

About the Role

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.

This is a full-time position on a one-year fixed-term contract. You will work a variety of shifts, including early shifts, late shifts, and weekends, with days off in lieu.

About You

• 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
• Previous experience working with animals or as a VCA is advantageous but not essential – full training will be provided
• You will be looking to progress onto veterinary nurse training in the future

What We Offer

• Full training and support in your role
• The opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, and highly skilled team
• A chance to gain valuable experience in a hospital environment
• If you are passionate about animal care and are looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

You will cover a variety of 8-hour shifts ranging from 7 am – 9 pm closing, with inclusion in the 1:2 Saturday rota with time off in lieu.

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

Wood Street Veterinary Group, Wood Street Vet Hospital

74 Wood Street, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 4BW, United Kingdom