Vets Now – Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Animal Care Assistant – Full Time
Up to £26,930 DOE Plus Benefits.
About Vets Now
Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1,700 veterinary practices through 60+ dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. Join our hospital team in Manchester and contribute to the vital emergency and critical care service we provide.
Key Responsibilities
* Work under the guidance of Vet Nurses and Vet Surgeons.
* Handle patients for basic procedures and assist with running diagnostic tests.
* Assist in setting up and clearing down theatres for surgical procedures.
* Ensure all in-patients have their basic husbandry needs attended to.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday 8‑hour shifts 07:00‑20:00. 1:4 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 8‑hour shifts 07:00‑20:00. Plus a fair share of bank holidays.
Why Join Us?
* 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Cash Health Plan provided by Simply Health
* Vets Now For You reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
* £780 CPD allowance pro-rata
* 10 hours paid CPD hours annually pro-rata
* Family-friendly policies including sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
* UK Standard Pension contributions 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
* Paid volunteering days
* Death in service of two times annual salary
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Other
Industries: Veterinary Services
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