At Scarsdale Vets, we are looking for a resourceful and proactive Veterinary Care Assistant to join our First Opinion teams, based mainly at our Mickleover, Park Farm, Oakwood and Shelton Lock practices.  The role will involve working at different sites across the working week, so having transport or access to transport links is essential. 

 

Scarsdale Vets is proud to provide outstanding care to pets and their owners across Derbyhire and the surrounding areas. Alongside our central hospital and referral centre, our community practices deliver high-quality, first opinion care in convenient local settings. The Stapenhill practice is well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray, two operating theatres, and dedicated consulting spaces, including a nurse consult room.

 

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. 

 

The position is full-time, working 40hrs per week Monday-Friday on a rota basis across different branches. 

 

 

 

 

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: 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers