Location
Swift Referrals, Wetherby
Contract
Part‑Time, Maternity Cover (12 months)
About Swift Referrals
Opened in 2019 and purpose‑built to industry‑leading standards, Swift Referrals is a multi‑disciplinary referral hospital offering the very best in veterinary excellence. We specialise in orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine and soft‑tissue surgery and house world‑class facilities such as a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 128‑slice GE CT scanner, doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy and state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres.
Role: Wards Animal Care Assistant
We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to support inpatient care in our wards team, working under the direction of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse.
How you'll make a difference
As an Animal Care Assistant you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.
The role will involve:
* Assisting our wards team supporting the care of all our inpatients
* Feeding the animals
* Walking the animals
* Providing TLC to patients from our OOH service and referral service
You might be a great fit if
We’re looking for someone who brings a caring, professional approach and a genuine interest in animal welfare.
* A caring, professional approach and a genuine interest in animal welfare
* Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
* A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
How we'll support you
* Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
* Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high‑quality patient and client care
* Funded learning and development aligned to your role
* A values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What we offer our team
* 6.6 weeks' annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing 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.
Up to £23,875 per annum
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