Veterinary Care Assistant

Kernow Vet Group; Witham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Witham is seeking a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This position involves animal care, laboratory tasks, and reception duties, requiring a full UK driver's licence. The role offers a competitive salary, 6.6 weeks annual leave, and various employee benefits such as wellness initiatives and learning opportunities. Working hours are Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday mornings. Join us in delivering exceptional veterinary care to pets and their families.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for your birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, manual UK driver's licence.
• Resourceful and self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Animal care duties such as cleaning, patient handling, and general husbandry.
• Laboratory tasks and sample processing.
• Driving responsibilities as needed.
• Reception duties including scheduling appointments and managing bookings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Spring Lodge Veterinary Group, Witham, Witham, South East

Spring Lodge Vets is looking for a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant to join our fantastic team! This is a great opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career within the veterinary industry. Driving company vans is an essential part of this role, so you must hold a full, manual UK driver's licence.

Responsibilities will include:

• Animal care duties such as cleaning, patient handling, and general husbandry
• Laboratory tasks and sample processing
• Driving responsibilities as needed
• Working across all 6 of our fantastic sites

Reception duties will include:

• Answering phone calls and handling inquiries
• Scheduling appointments and managing bookings
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate records

Join our team

At Spring Lodge Veterinary Hospital, we’re proud to provide exceptional care for pets and their families across Witham and the surrounding areas. Our practice is built on a foundation of compassion, expertise, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of veterinary care. As a fully equipped veterinary hospital, we offer a wide range of services, from routine preventative healthcare to advanced diagnostics and treatments. Our dedicated team of experienced vets, nurses, and support staff is here to ensure every pet receives tailored care in a friendly and welcoming environment.

More about you

We’re looking for a compassionate and attentive person who brings enthusiasm and a can-do mindset to the role. You should be resourceful, self-motivated, and skilled at managing your time and resources efficiently. Excellent interpersonal skills and a true passion for animal care and welfare are a must. Most importantly, you should be committed to going above and beyond to deliver outstanding care to our patients.

You will work 40 hours per week, covering Monday - Friday between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break, including 1:4 sat mornings on a rota. You will be required to work across all 6 of our sites. No nights or bank holidays.

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

Spring Lodge Veterinary Group, Witham

Powers Hall End, Witham, Witham, CM8 2HG, United Kingdom