Role: Veterinary Care Assistant
Location: Scarsdale Vets, Stapenhill
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
We are the largest provider of veterinary care in the East Midlands. The main hospital is based at Pride Park in Derby and is home to a busy first opinion practice, a multidisciplinary referral service and an out-of-hours service, taking your skills to different locations.
You will join a friendly and supportive team of experienced Vets and nurses. The nursing team currently has 9 RVN’s across two sites. We are proud to offer outstanding care to pets and their owners in Staffordshire and surrounding areas. As well as having a central hospital with a referral centre and a dedicated night team, we have local practices such as Stapenhill and Hilton that are in the heart of the communities, offering first class care at a convenient location for pet owners. The modern equipment at our Stapenhill practice includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, and dental x-ray. The Stapenhill site has two operating theatres plus three consulting rooms, with a separate dedicated nurses consult room, allowing provision of an all-round service.
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.
How you'll make a difference
This role is vital for the smooth running of the practice site. The veterinary care assistants work closely with the site teams to ensure our patients receive the highest levels of care during their time with us – this is a key element of the role.
The Veterinary Care Assistants are responsible for maintaining high levels of cleanliness throughout the clinical environment, processing surgical kits, assisting with patient preparation and recovery.
This position would suit a proactive person able to effectively prioritise and manage their own workload. The ideal candidate should be passionate about all aspects of animal care and enjoys a challenge. Working together as a bonded team we visualise you also becoming an integral part of the local community, being trusted to provide the absolute best care and advice available. We are a long-established team here and we greatly enjoy working with each other and the environment together. We provide a supportive environment for teaching and encourage continued growth and development.
This is a full-time role working 41.5 hours per week Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am-7:00pm.
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
Healthcare Cash Plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers