Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH)
Veterinary Care Assistant (wards)
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Veterinary Care Assistant (wards)
Veterinary Care Assistant
About the Role
We are looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to assist in maintaining the health and welfare of Battersea dogs and cats.
To help maintain standards and infection control protocols set by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home management.
To assist the veterinary nurses / veterinary surgeons in the examination and treatment of animals in the Home.
The Veterinary Clinic team is responsible for the health and welfare of all animals across Battersea’s three sites. The team achieves this through providing high standards of veterinary care in all clinical procedures, operative surgery, preventative medicine and infection control, and through assistance and guidance on all matters of veterinary care to other departments within the Home.
Location
London
Salary
£29,994 per annum
Hours & Contract
- 40 hours per week
- Includes weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis
- Fixed-term contract (12 months)
Closing Date
13 July 2026
What We Can Offer You
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers the following:
- Training & Development
Support for professional and career development, including:
- Digital and in-person training programmes
- Leadership and management training
- Mentoring opportunities
- Wellbeing Benefits
- 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time)
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Financial & Health Benefits
- Generous pension contributions (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Free healthcare cash plan, including annual treatment for:
- Dental
- Optical
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropody
- Acupuncture
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Working With Our Animals
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home.
- Every day will be different, with unique challenges
- Requires resilience and adaptability
- Involves physical tasks to ensure exceptional standards of care
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to:
- Providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, trustees, and applicants
- Operating an anonymised shortlisting process to ensure fairness
- Actively seeking diverse voices and perspectives to better support our dogs and cats
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we will discuss any workplace adjustments you may need during the application, interview, or if offered the role.
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If you require further discussion, contact jobs@battersea.org.uk or call 020 3887 8341. (Available: Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack)
More About Us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need. We provide expert care and support to ensure a new, ideal home is found for each rescue.
Join us and help be there for every dog and cat, whenever they need us.
AI Policy Notice
At Battersea, we value expertise and uniqueness. While AI software may assist with applications, we encourage candidates to write in their own words.
- AI can help generate prompts—not copy text
- Applications must reflect applicants' authentic experience
Application & Further Details
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Closing date: 13 July 2026, at 11:59pm
- All applications must be submitted by the deadline.
- The role may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
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Interviews: To be confirmed (in-person)
For more information, download the recruitment pack.
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