Are you a proactive and compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant who enjoys being at the heart of patient care?
This friendly and supportive small animal practice in West London is looking to welcome a Veterinary Care Assistant to its growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, wants to be actively involved in patient care, and is looking for a practice that genuinely invests in its people and their future development.
As a VCA, you'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the practice and helping the clinical team deliver exceptional care to patients and clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the veterinary surgeons and nursing team with day-to-day patient care
* Assisting with animal handling and restraint
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the practice
* Supporting patient preparation and recovery
* Monitoring low-level anaesthesia
* Assisting on reception and providing excellent client care
* Helping with general practice administration and organisation
* Supporting the wider team wherever needed
This is a varied position that offers plenty of opportunity to develop new skills while working alongside an experienced and approachable team.
The practice is passionate about helping its support team develop and succeed. Whether you're looking to build your confidence in practice or have ambitions of training as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the future, you'll be encouraged and supported every step of the way.
The team has a strong culture of learning and development, with colleagues regularly pursuing additional qualifications and specialist interests across a variety of disciplines.
The Role:
* Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (DOE)
* 5-day working week (40 hrs)
* Light weekend rota
* No out-of-hours commitments
* Supportive and experienced leadership team
* Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
* Clear progression pathways
* Potential opportunity to train as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
* Friendly and collaborative team environment
About You
The role would suit someone who is:
* Passionate about animal welfare and patient care
* Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive
* Comfortable working in a busy practice environment
* Confident communicating with clients and colleagues
* Happy supporting both clinical and reception duties
* Keen to learn, develop, and take advantage of future progression opportunities
Previous veterinary practice experience is highly desirable, along with confidence handling animals and supporting routine clinical procedures.
This is an opportunity to join a practice where support team members are recognised as an essential part of delivering excellent veterinary care. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, encourages development, and genuinely wants its people to succeed.