Veterinary Care Assistant - Days/Nights – IVC Evidensia
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive veterinary nursing assistant to join our dedicated team at our 24/7 veterinary hospital in Brighton. This hands‑on role offers excellent career development and a clear progression pathway into formal Veterinary Nurse training.
Key Responsibilities
* Animal Care & Nursing Support – assist vet nurses and vets during consultations, procedures, and inpatient care.
* Basic animal handling, monitoring, feeding, grooming, and exercise.
* Prepare equipment, treatment rooms, and wards for daily operations.
* Maintain accurate patient records and assist with stock control.
* Client Care & Reception – welcome clients, answer phones, book appointments, and handle payments.
* Update client information and support communication between clinical teams and pet owners.
* Hospital Maintenance & Hygiene – keep all areas clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards, including laundry and equipment sterilisation.
About You
Essential
* Passion for animal care and welfare.
* Team player with a positive, can‑do attitude.
* Strong communication and people skills.
* Flexible, reliable, and able to remain calm under pressure.
* Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop new skills.
Desirable (but Not Essential)
* Experience working with animals, in a veterinary setting, or in a customer‑facing environment.
* Understanding of animal behaviour and handling.
Shift Pattern
40 hours across 5 days per week, blending day & night shifts, weekends & bank holidays.
Compensation
Up to £26,170.80 DOE.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave.
* Additional annual leave for your birthday.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives.
* Non‑accidental injury support.
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway with discounts and cashback from hundreds 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, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement; final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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