Please note we can't accept applications via Indeed. To make an application, please visit the Langford Vets website and complete the relevant application form: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/work-with-us
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Assistant to join our ICU team on a part time, 6 month fixed-term basis.
The Role
The successful candidate will work within our ICU, assisting with the care of the patients, infection control, stock control and general maintenance and upkeep of the equipment.
The ideal candidate will be able to work well within a team, be self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative. They should be flexible and adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. They should be passionate about patient care and have an interest in both cats and dogs.
Working Pattern
This is a part-time, fixed-term role averaging 16.88 hours per week. This is a fixed pattern of:
- Mondays and Fridays, a variety of shifts, 7.5 hours per shift.
- 1:4 Saturday’s/Sunday’s, 7.5 hours per shift.
- 6-month fixed term contract
Candidates should have a flexible approach to their work as the post includes shift work and an OOH weekend rota. Flexibility will be required to cover periods of annual leave and sickness. We support a positive work-life balance wherever possible.
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A varied and engaging caseload
Benefits and wellbeing
Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
Time off
- 6.6 weeks holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rated)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Wellbeing
- On site Mental Wellbeing Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test vouchers
General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
How to apply
Please note we can't accept applications via Indeed. To make an application, please visit the Langford Vets website and complete the relevant application form: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/work-with-us
Closing date for this role is: 31st July 2026 (applications may close early if we receive a high volume)
Interview dates: 5th and/or 12th August 2026
Pay: £12,025.24 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
