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.

 

Established over 50 years ago, Marple Veterinary Centre is situated in central Marple in the South East corner of Greater Manchester. Marple is an attractive little town with a village identity boasting a lively market street with cafes, bars and restaurants as well as great transport links into Manchester and most parts of the North West.

 

We run 15 minute consultations and each vet has a morning and afternoon admin slots as well as a scheduled lunch break.  We divert our out of hours calls and all inpatients are transferred over to vets now allowing our team to leave on time and enjoy their downtime. 

Marple Vets are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Animal Care Assistant to assist our nursing and reception teams in a busy small animal practice. The ideal candidate would have some experience in veterinary/animal management and with the general public. They must be a dedicated animal lover and must work well within a team.

 

This role will involve:
Assisting our clinical team with daily tasks
Preparing consult rooms
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Helping with stock control
Restocking
Sterilising equipment
Handling and caring for animals with compassion and confidence
Assisting reception with bookings and calls when required
 

This is a part-time permanent role working 25.5 hours between Monday-Friday 8am-6:30pm and will be required to work on a Saturday rota 1 in 5 8:3am-11.45am.

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 and 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  

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing from the very start of your career. You’ll benefit from: 

Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you 

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.