Veterinary Care Assistant
IVC Evidensia
Veterinary Care Assistant
IVC Evidensia
Operates veterinary clinics and referral hospitals
Salary Range: 0 to 26436.8 (Currency: GBP) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
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.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Kernow Vets on a par-time permanent basis.
We are a mixed team here at Kernow Farm & Equine. Some of our vets carry out solely farm work, others purely equine with a range in between.
You will be based at our equine practice in St Columb, Cornwall. However, some travel to the Bodmin practice, livery yards and stables where required
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.
Working Pattern
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for supporting the vets, ensuring their day to day equipment and work areas are cleaned, maintained and ready for use. There may be appointments that you need to attend to assist the vet, so a strong stomach may be useful. The majority of your day will be office based, so a there will be a degree of general administration tasks too.
This role will work alongside a great team of individuals, so the ability to work with others is essential. We are looking for someone with initiative and motivation to support a great team of vets and who has a strong sense of team spirit and a good sense of humour!
Use of your own vehicle is essential as you will be required to transport equipment between sites and vets, and attend home clinical visits.
Essential skills required for this role include:
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 inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
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.
Operates veterinary clinics and referral hospitals
IVC Evidensia runs a large network of veterinary clinics, hospitals, and after-hours centers across Europe and North America, providing care to pets. It makes money from services at its 2,500+ locations and from its online Pet Drugs Online pharmacy. The company grows by acquiring existing practices and integrating them into a centralized network while letting clinics keep clinical freedom and access centralized support like procurement, administration, and staff development. Its goal is to expand its geographic reach, consolidate the fragmented veterinary market, maintain high clinical standards, and support its teams through programs such as Positive Pawprint and employee recognition.
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