We are hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. The position is 5 days a week (with shifts between 08:00 -19:00) plus 1 in 5 Saturday mornings and on call rota (we use Vets Now for OOH). As part of our Nursing team, you will be involved in running nurse consults, looking after inpatients and assisting the Vets in the operating theatre. Our ideal candidate We are looking for the right person to fit into our very friendly team. You will be passionate about providing the very best patient and client care as well as be a good team player supporting your fellow colleagues. About Us We are a first opinion, small animal practice located in the picturesque village of Upton upon Severn, nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills. We are 10 minutes away from major motorway links running North to South and East to West. We have a team of 6 Vets, 7 RVNs and a support team of 9. We also have a small branch practice located in Worcester. We have all the up to date diagnostic and operating equipment including Laparoscopic Equipment. We have a range of experienced Vets, including 2 Clinical Directors and a new graduate. 3 of the Vets are certificate holders and we encourage all our team to take part in the generous CPD package and are willing to help with RVNs who wish to pursue a Certificate. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from: 6.6 Weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension scheme Discounted staff pet care