Job Description
Pay
Up to £25,484.71 a year
Job type
Fixed term contract
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekend availability
Every weekend
Location
Shenley
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee discount
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Full job description
Wellpet Veterinary Group have a fantastic opportunity for an eager Veterinary Care Assistant to join our current nursing and reception team. This is a fixed-term role lasting approximately 12 months.
Duties will include:
Animal handling and restraint
Inpatient care
Pharmacy duties, order unpacking and stock rotation
Reception cover
Assisting with in-house laboratory tests
General assistance of nurses and vets
Cleaning and care of equipment, including maintenance and sterilisation of veterinary instruments
Helping maintain a clean and hygienic environment throughout all clinical areas, including laundry duties
Why join us?
Our Small Animal Vet Services at Shenley and Edgware provide comprehensive first-opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other common domestic species. We promote responsible pet ownership, with a particular emphasis on preventive healthcare. We pride ourselves on our skilled team and providing first-class quality customer service to you is our priority. More information can be found at www.wellpetvet.co.uk
More about you
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about pets and their welfare and enjoy working as part of a team providing exceptional service to our clients. Experience is not required, but would be advantageous. Full on-the-job training will be provided.
Your shift pattern
You will work 40 hours per week, covering shifts Monday - Friday with shifts between 8:30 am to 8 pm and 1:4 Saturday and Sunday Mornings, 9:15 am to 1:15 pm on a rota.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
6.6 weeks annual leave
Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Up to £25,484.71 DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Up to £25,484.71 a year
Job type
Fixed term contract
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekend availability
Every weekend
Location
Shenley
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee discount
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Full job description
Wellpet Veterinary Group have a fantastic opportunity for an eager Veterinary Care Assistant to join our current nursing and reception team. This is a fixed-term role lasting approximately 12 months.
Duties will include:
Animal handling and restraint
Inpatient care
Pharmacy duties, order unpacking and stock rotation
Reception cover
Assisting with in-house laboratory tests
General assistance of nurses and vets
Cleaning and care of equipment, including maintenance and sterilisation of veterinary instruments
Helping maintain a clean and hygienic environment throughout all clinical areas, including laundry duties
Why join us?
Our Small Animal Vet Services at Shenley and Edgware provide comprehensive first-opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other common domestic species. We promote responsible pet ownership, with a particular emphasis on preventive healthcare. We pride ourselves on our skilled team and providing first-class quality customer service to you is our priority. More information can be found at www.wellpetvet.co.uk
More about you
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about pets and their welfare and enjoy working as part of a team providing exceptional service to our clients. Experience is not required, but would be advantageous. Full on-the-job training will be provided.
Your shift pattern
You will work 40 hours per week, covering shifts Monday - Friday with shifts between 8:30 am to 8 pm and 1:4 Saturday and Sunday Mornings, 9:15 am to 1:15 pm on a rota.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
6.6 weeks annual leave
Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Up to £25,484.71 DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Veterinary Care Assistant - Fixed Term Contract position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Shenley offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
