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We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Animal Care Assistant to join our team at the Lynton Veterinary Group, working across our Spinney Hill and Horsell branches. This is a part‑time, permanent position that provides excellent clinical exposure and the chance to work alongside a friendly, supportive team.
Your day‑to‑day duties will vary by shift and may include assisting our veterinary surgeons and nurses, undertaking reception and administrative tasks, supporting with laboratory work, and maintaining a clean, sterile working environment. Full training is provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a busy, progressive practice.
We are ideally looking for someone with previous small animal experience, but this is not essential. Most importantly, you will be committed to animal welfare, proactive, and able to work confidently as part of a team.
Shift Pattern
* This is a 40‑hour‑per‑week position, working between 8 am and 7:30 pm on a shift basis.
* Saturday mornings are worked on a rota, with time off in lieu provided.
* There are no out‑of‑hours (OOH) requirements for this role.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave FTE
* Additional annual leave for your birthday 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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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