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Supporting the hospital team to deliver specialist surgical care to pets
Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
Assisting with in-patient care
Maintain sterile supplies including cleaning, packaging and sterilising surgical instruments/implants
Assisting in the operating theatre
Assisting in animal handling
Support to Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons
Work as a member of a supportive team but also demonstrate the ability to use own initiative
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
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
6.6 weeks' annual leave FTE
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
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Animal Care Assistant
Wilton House Veterinary Clinic, Guisborough, Guisborough, North East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Part Time
Role: Animal Care Assistant
Location: Wilton House Vets, Guisborough
Contract: Part-Time, permanent
The practice provides a full range of services and our veterinary care is underpinned by the use of a full range of modern treatments. We have a great team who work together in a fabulous location within easy reach of our town centre.
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
As an Animal 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.
Your role will involve:
This is a part-time role working 32 hours over 5 days including 1 in 4 Saturdays.
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:
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:
What we offer our team
Wilton House Veterinary Clinic, Guisborough
Wilton Lane, Guisborough, Guisborough, TS14 6JA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly