Village Vets & Meadowbank, Childer Thornton, North West
Location: Village Vets & Meadowbank, Lancashire
Contract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover (12 months)
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 role will involve:
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and cleaning enclosures
- Monitor animal health and behaviour, reporting any concerns to senior staff or veterinary professionals
- Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic living environments in line with health and safety standards
- Assist with administering medication under supervision (if required)
- Handle animals safely and confidently, following established protocols
- Support enrichment activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing of animals
- Interact professionally with visitors, customers, or clients where applicable
- Assist with record keeping, including feeding schedules, treatments, and observations
- Follow all organisational policies, including animal welfare and biosecurity procedures
This is a full-time role working up to 40 hours per week, spread over 3-4 days. Full and part time applicants will be considered.
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 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
How we’ll support you
At IVC Evidensia, 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
- Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
- Funded learning and development aligned to your role
- A values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What we offer our team
- 6.6 weeks’ annual leave
- Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
- Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Discounted staff pet care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Village Vets & Meadowbank, Childer Thornton
140-142 Chester Road, Childer Thornton, CH66 1QN, United Kingdom
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