We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our friendly team as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) at our Whitchurch branch, part of our three‑branch small animal veterinary centre in Cheshire/Shropshire. This is a part‑time position working 4 x 9‑hour days a week.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a VCA, you will provide essential support to our veterinary surgeons (VS) and registered veterinary nurses (RVN), while ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Maintaining a high standard of inpatient care
* Monitoring and recording patients’ clinical parameters (TPR, activity, feeding, elimination) and communicating changes
* Providing comfort, enrichment, and emotional support for inpatients, including feeding and exercise assistance
* Handling and appropriately restraining animals for treatments and procedures
* Assisting with clinical procedures, consultations, and inpatient care across a variety of species
* Supporting reception duties and delivering excellent client care
* Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments and equipment
* Maintaining practice hygiene and biosecurity standards
* Assisting with pharmacy duties, laboratory samples, and stock rotation
* Supporting patients, clients, and the clinical team with compassionate end‑of‑life care
Our Ideal Candidate
* Caring, reliable, and committed to animal welfare
* Confident handling a variety of species
* A team player with strong communication skills
* Previous experience in animal care is desirable but not essential
Leonard Brothers Veterinary Centres are an established 3‑branch small animal veterinary practice who have an exciting opportunity for a receptionist to join their Whitchurch team. At Whitchurch we have a new, large, well‑equipped building which provides a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. We have parking on site and are also well situated within walking distance of the train station and local village. Our supportive team is made up of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Nurses and 5 experienced receptionists and administrators. Our team prides themselves on offering an exceptional level of care by experienced vets and nurses, including certificate holders in surgery, medicine, cardiology and Emergency Care. We are a very friendly, collaborative team full of fun and personality, while providing a supportive environment to develop each other’s skills.
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
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