Veterinary Care Assistant
Cramlington, Northumberland, England
Practice Based Support – Clinical Support /
Moorview Referrals [1156] /
On-site
Role: Veterinary Care Assistant
Location: Moorview Referrals, Cramlington
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.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Moorview Referrals on a full-time basis.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Moorview Referrals on a full-time basis.
Moorview Referrals is a multi-disciplinary, purpose-built veterinary referral hospital based in Cramlington, Northumberland. Our team comprises over 100 team members, ranging from experienced veterinary surgeons to front-of-house teams and administrators, all with the sole goal of delivering our purpose - Healthy animals and happy owners. We pride ourselves on the high level of patient and client care we provide.
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.
The job role is varied but includes:
*Patient Restraining
*Kennel Duties
*Laboratory work
*Cleaning and sterilising equipment and instruments
*Theatre work, including assisting with procedures
*Dispensing duties
*Assisting in hydrotherapy
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. There will be a varied shift pattern from 6:30am starts to 9:00pm finishes. There will be 1:4 weekends with TOIL and occasional bank holiday cover.
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.
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