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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
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
Funded learning and development aligned to your role
A values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
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
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Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse
Sheriffs Highway Vets, Gateshead, Gateshead, North East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
NMW
Role: Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse
Location: Sheriff's Highway Vets, Gateshead
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Sheriffs Highway Vets is ideally located within easy commuting distance of Newcastle City Centre, the beautiful North East coastline, and the stunning countryside of Durham and Northumberland.
Our main branch is based in Gateshead, supported by branches in Whickham, Sunderland, and Crawcrook. Two of our branches also perform procedures, offering a varied and engaging working environment.
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 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 permanent position working 38 hours over 4 days per week. There will be 1 in 4 weekends on a rota from 8:00am-5:00pm.
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:
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
Sheriffs Highway Vets, Gateshead
94 Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, NE9 5SD, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets