Veterinary Care Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Shenley is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant on a fixed-term contract lasting approximately 12 months. The role involves animal handling, inpatient care, and supporting the veterinary team in various tasks. Ideal candidates should be passionate about pet welfare and teamwork. Training will be provided for those new to the field. A competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave, family-friendly policies, and employee well-being initiatives are offered.

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

• Passionate about pets and their welfare.
• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to work in a team and provide exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain animals.
• Provide inpatient care and assist with in-house laboratory tests.
• Cover reception duties and manage pharmacy responsibilities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Animal handling

Preventive healthcare knowledge

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Wellpet Veterinary Group have a fantastic opportunity for an eager Veterinary Care Assistant to join our current nursing and reception team. This is a fixed-term role lasting approximately 12 months.

Duties will include:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Inpatient care
• Pharmacy duties, order unpacking and stock rotation
• Reception cover
• Assisting with in-house laboratory tests
• General assistance of nurses and vets
• Cleaning and care of equipment, including maintenance and sterilisation of veterinary instruments
• Helping maintain a clean and hygienic environment throughout all clinical areas, including laundry duties

Our Small Animal Vet Services at Shenley and Edgware provide comprehensive first‑opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other common domestic species. We promote responsible pet ownership, with a particular emphasis on preventive healthcare. We pride ourselves on our skilled team and providing first‑class quality customer service to you is our priority. More information can be found at www.wellpetvet.co.uk

More about you

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about pets and their welfare and enjoy working as part of a team providing exceptional service to our clients. Experience is not required, but would be advantageous. Full on‑the‑job training will be provided.

You will work 40 hours per week, covering shifts Monday - Friday with shifts between 8:30 am to 8 pm and 1:4 Saturday and Sunday Mornings, 9:15 am to 1:15 pm on a rota.

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

Orchard Villa, Porters Park Drive, Shenley, WD7 9DS, United Kingdom