Veterinary Care Assistant

Medivet Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant in Chipstead, Surrey. You will work closely with Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses to provide exceptional care to pets and clients. The ideal candidate should have great customer skills, a love for animals, and the ability to work under pressure. This part-time role offers health benefits, annual leave, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave

Paid leave day

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with operations and procedures.
• Monitor and care for patients, including feeding and walking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant page is loaded## Veterinary Care Assistantlocations: Chipstead, Surreytime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 12, 2025 (8 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR002158Working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our clients and pets!* Provide an excellent standard of service to our patients and clients* Assist on reception with appointments, enquiries and payments* Following cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment* Preparing and maintaining medical equipmentYou’ll need to be organised, friendly and calm in an emergency, with great customer skills and a genuine love of animals.* Location: Chipstead, SurreyIf this sounds like you, click Apply – our friendly team is looking forward to meeting you!### Key Benefits:* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.* Life Assurance 3 x salary.* Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.* Interest free Season Ticket Loan.* Cycle to Work scheme.* Discounts on Medivet products and services.### Role Accountabilities:Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have. In this role you will:* Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.* Support with operations and procedures.* Deliver patient monitoring and care, including everyday care: walking, toileting and feeding.* Ensure the completion of all pre and post operation activity.* Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.* Dispense any medication required under the guidance of the Veterinary team.* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.### Your Skills and Experience:* Experience of working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with colleagues.* Able to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.* Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.* Able to prioritise a range of tasks and own workload.* Flexible and willing to learn.* An understanding of the purpose and importance of regulation and compliance.### Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain. We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team. This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.