Night Animal Care Assistant

Vale Vets, Dursley, South West

Discipline: Clinical Support

Full Time

Up to £25,525 per annum

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 Vale Vets on a full-time basis.

At Vale Vets and Referrals, we have state-of-the-art facilities consisting of 5 theatres, a medicine suite for ultrasound and endoscopy, a dental room, x-ray, large ward areas with a separate cat ward and treatment room, and separate exotics ward. We also have an onsite CT scanner.

With a team of 40 RVNs, SVNs and hospital assistants, you'll have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals. We're big on development, actively encouraging and supporting our team members in their pursuit of advanced qualifications and other CPD courses. We foster a no-blame culture, where we value every voice and continuously seek ways to enhance our work.

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.

Working Pattern

5 nights on, 5 nights off (12-hour shifts, 1 hour unpaid break). Average 38.5 hour week.

Key Responsibilities

The position is designed to assist our highly skilled and caring night nurses & on call vets in providing our already amazing inpatient and emergency care.

You will be responsible for ensuring excellent clinical standards are adhered to and be devoted to providing TLC to inpatients. General hospital duties will be required to be undertaken including washing, feeding and walking inpatients, supporting the night nurse with inpatient care, keeping the practice clean and tidy, and assisting in the preparation of emergency surgeries.

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 inspiring 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 salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria

Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and 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.

Vale Vets, Dursley

The Animal Hospital, Stinchcombe, GL11 6AJ, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

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