Join a busy, well-established small animal practice where your work directly supports the health and well-being of beloved pets every day. As an Animal Nursing Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in patient care—supporting our vets and nurses, helping maintain high clinical standards, and ensuring animals receive compassionate attention throughout their stay. This is a great opportunity to build practical veterinary experience while working within a supportive, experienced team that is passionate about delivering exceptional care.

 

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 

 

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. Shifts are 9 hours per day, which includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break, 5 days per week, ranging from 8 am to 7 pm. Weekends are on a rota basis, covering Saturdays between 8 am and 1 pm. 

 

We are looking for 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: 

 

 

 

 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

 

 

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