Veterinary Care Assistant
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
Practice Based Support – Clinical Support /
Blenheim Veterinary Centre [1356] /
On-site
Role: Veterinary Care Assistant
Location: Blenheim Veterinary Centre, Blenheim
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
Blenheim Veterinary Centre is a small animal general practice based in the stunning market town of Ashbourne on the edge of the beautiful Peak District, with easy access to major roads, airports and the cities of Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester and Birmingham we have a spacious, comfortable, well-equipped building with plentiful parking for clients and staff alike.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.
Working under the direction of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.
Duties include supporting the team, working within the nursing team, restraining pets, inpatient care, running bloods, cleaning, reception work when needed etc.
We are looking for this role to be full time at 37.5 hours per week. This would be covering 5 days per week Monday-Friday and Saturday on rota basis with TOIL. Shifts would be covered between 8:30am-6:30pm on weekdays.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:
* A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
* Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
* A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
* Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous
How We’ll Support You
At Iinspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
* Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
* A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
*6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
*Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
*Pension scheme
*Discounted veterinary care
*Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £24,870.29 per annum
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