Veterinary Care Assistant
IVC Evidensia
Veterinary Care Assistant
IVC Evidensia
Operates veterinary clinics and referral hospitals
Salary Range: 0 to 26520 (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 Abivale Vets on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months.
If successful in your application, you will be working as part of an excellent team and get to enjoy being part of the process of helping animals and their owners. Abivale (part of Independent Vet Care) provides a supportive and friendly environment to work where your own goals and professional growth will be actively supported and encouraged.
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 role will include a range of duties including admitting animals, animal handling and assisting the consulting or operating veterinary surgeon. Working at Reception, dealing with client queries, answering the telephone, booking appointments and dispensing medication. Assisting with stock control. Cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas and equipment. Invoicing and keeping account of daily cash takings. Complete understanding of products, practice procedures and organisation. Some weekend work will be required. You will need to have animal handling experience, excellent customer service skills and empathy with our clients.
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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