Medivet & Partners
Veterinary Care Assitant
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Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)
As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) at our Enfield 24hr Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary surgeons and nurses with inpatient care, clinical procedures, and the day-to-day wellbeing of our patients. You will help ensure every pet receives exceptional care while providing outstanding support to our clients and colleagues in a busy hospital environment.
Our hospital is well equipped with modern facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment, including an on-site CT scanner, allowing us to deliver a high standard of veterinary care across a wide range of cases. If you are passionate about animal welfare, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and progressive hospital.
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This job role is 40 hours a week including:
- 1 in 3 Saturdays or Sundays (one weekend day only) with TOIL
- An average of 2 bank holidays a year (with TOIL)
- An average of 2 weeks on call a year
- Salary £26,538.48 + 6% premium pay package
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Health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Additional Support
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About You
You’re skilled at providing exceptional client care and are passionate about caring for pets. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
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We welcome applications from candidates able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure, and who are flexible and willing to learn.
This role is not suitable for young workers in line with Health and Safety Executive (government) direction due to the expected duties of the role. Therefore, you will be asked to confirm that you are over the age of 18 as part of the application process.
What You’ll Be Doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care to pets, including walking, toileting, and feeding
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
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