Veterinary Care Assistant – Altrincham Vets for Pets
Salary: £26,000 per year (full-time, 40 hours per week)
At Altrincham Vets for Pets we have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our friendly, forward-thinking team.
1. Be part of a practice that puts its people at the heart of everything we do
2. See what our team has to say.
3. Work in a modern, newly extended practice with 5 consult rooms, 2 theatres and dedicated recovery spaces
4. Enjoy a great Altrincham location with easy transport links and a vibrant local community
About us
5. We’re a progressive practice with a passion for pets, people and innovation. Our expansion has given us more space to care for our ever-growing patient base and better facilities for our team, including a dedicated study area and a large rest room.
6. Our close-knit team includes 4 full-time vets, 4 RVNs, 1 Auxiliary Nurse, 3 SVNs and 1 VCA, supported by our proactive Client Care team and Practice Manager. We work closely together to deliver outstanding care while supporting each other every step of the way.
About the role
This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) with 1 in 3 Saturdays.
As a VCA, you’ll play a vital part in both clinical and client care, with responsibilities such as:
7. Feeding, exercising and grooming our inpatients
8. Monitoring patients and providing supportive care
9. Assisting with theatre preparation, equipment set-up and patient handling
10. Keeping wards and accommodation clean and comfortable
11. Helping with reception and pharmacy tasks, including advising clients on basic preventative care
Qualifications & Experience
You must either:
12. Hold a Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (City & Guilds or equivalent), with some experience in a veterinary practice, or
13. Be looking to join us as an apprentice Veterinary Care Assistant, where you’ll complete your Level 2 VCA qualification alongside hands-on training in our practice.
What we offer
14. £26,000 salary (full-time, permanent)
15. 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room
16. Retail discounts and cashback schemes
17. Pension scheme and holiday allowance
18. Supportive training and career development opportunities — including progression towards Veterinary Nurse training if that’s your goal
Location: WA14 5GR
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!