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Veterinary Care Assistant

Holly House Exotics, Leeds, Shadwell, Yorkshire & The Humber

Discipline: Clinical Support

Full Time

Up to £27,000 per annum

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Role: Veterinary Care Assistant

Location: Holly House Exotics, Shadwell

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent 

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

You will have a variety of cases working in our hospital, across our exotics practice and also at our branch in Moor Allerton. With 30 years of experience, we offer a range of annual team events, regular practice meetings, and one-on-one career development and professional coaching for all staff. 

How You’ll Make a Difference

Your responsibilities will include:

Maintain a high standard of patient care under direction of the VS or RVN.

Communicate with the supervising VS and RVN on basic status of inpatients.

Communicate effectively with clients when performing reception and client-based duties and maintain a high professional standard.

Assist with setting up for clinical procedures and support the VS and RVN in all required procedures.

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members of the practice. Always adhere to IVC Evidensia policies and animal welfare standards.

Adhere to all SOP’s and implement updates where required.

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and biosecurity throughout the building.

Support the practice with new initiatives.

Provide individual feeding support (hand feed, provision of preferred feeding bowls etc) to ensure the patient is receiving correct nutrition and support the patient in getting back to normal feeding and drinking behaviour. 

Support the clinical team and client with end-of-life care and support.

Cover reception duties as and when required. 

Working Pattern

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week on a rota basis. There will be a mixture of shifts across Mon-Fri and some weekend work on a rota. You will have a variety of cases working in our hospital, across our exotics practice and also at our branch in Moor Allerton. With 30 years of experience, we offer a range of annual team events, regular practice meetings, and one-on-one career development and professional coaching for all staff.

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 with 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
  • Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous
  • How We’ll Support You

    At inspiring vet care, 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
  • Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
  • Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
  • A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
  • What We Offer Our Team

  • 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted veterinary care
  • Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

    Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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    Holly House Exotics, Leeds

    143 Shadwell Lane, Shadwell, LS17 8AE, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

    Exotic Friendly

    Rabbit Friendly

    Chicken Friendly

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