Need at least one years experience in a VCA
We are currently recruiting for A Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) positions at a friendly, well-equipped practice.
🕒 Working Hours
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Approximately 40 hours per week
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Preferably 4 days per week
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9:00am – 7:00pm shifts
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30-minute unpaid lunch break
🩺 Veterinary Nurse Responsibilities (Senior Nurse & RVN Roles)
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Care of admitted patients and monitoring during and post-surgery
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Assisting veterinary surgeons during procedures
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Taking blood samples and placing intravenous catheters
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Supporting minor procedures (e.g. dental descaling or areas of special interest)
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Running and managing nursing clinics
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Laboratory duties
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Laundry duties including uniforms, bedding, and autoclaving instruments
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Reception duties (up to 5 hours per week)
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Accurate record keeping, including inpatient forms, anaesthetic records, and insurance documentation
🐶 Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) Responsibilities
The VCA role is focused primarily on animal care and practice support, including:
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Assisting nurses with patient restraint and recovery
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Cleaning, maintaining hygiene standards, and general tidiness
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Laundry duties
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Laboratory support (sorting samples, running bloods)
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Supporting the nursing team as required
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Some reception duties
🌟 The Ideal Candidates
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Passionate, proactive, and team-oriented
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Comfortable working in a busy clinical environment
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Strong attention to detail and high standards of patient care