Pike Moor Veterinary Surgery is an independent small animal practice, and we’re looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
We’re proud to be an independent practice where our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent care to our patients and their owners.
As a Veterinary Care Assistant you’ll play an important role in supporting our veterinary surgeons and nursing team, while helping us to provide a high standard of patient care.
Your duties will include:
· Caring for and handling patients in a calm, compassionate manner.
· Assisting the veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons with the day-to-day patient care.
· Cleaning and maintaining clinical areas, kennels and equipment.
· Preparing consult rooms, prep area and theatre ready for the day.
· Assisting with patient examinations and procedures.
· Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
· Supporting the wider team with general practice duties.
· Provide a friendly and welcoming experience for our clients on their pets.
· Assisting with stock control, laundry and general upkeep of the clinic.
· Running in house laboratory samples under the direction of the veterinary surgeon.
Previous veterinary experience would be an advantage, but we’re happy to consider someone who is new in the veterinary industry and has the right attitude and willingness to learn.
· Compassionate and generally cares about animal welfare
· Reliable, hardworking and organised.
· Able to work calmly in a busy environment.
· Friendly and approachable with clients.
· Keen to develop their knowledge and skills in the veterinary profession.
· Able to communicate well with team members.
As an independent veterinary surgery, we offer a personal and supportive working environment where our team members are valued and have the opportunity to make a real difference. We have annual team-building days and are keen to maintain a strong team dynamic and welfare.
You’ll be joining a close-knit team who care about doing things well – for our patients, our clients and each other.
If you’re passionate about making a difference we’d love to hear from you.
If your application hits the mark you’ll be invited to meet us in person where you’ll sit down with the Practice Manager and Head Veterinary Nurse for a competency based interview.
We think this role is going to be popular and expect it to attract high levels of interest, so we strongly recommend early applications to avoid missing out.
To apply: Please send your C.V and short covering letter to [email protected]
Closing date: 19.09.26
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
