We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Veterinary Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at our Thorpe Bay Shoebury Road practice on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Located close to the coast, our well-equipped practice offers a lovely working environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal care and looking to build their experience within a busy, welcoming practice. In this role, you will play an important part in the smooth day-to-day running of the practice, supporting our clinical team and helping us maintain high standards of patient care, hygiene, and organisation. Your duties will include assisting with animal handling, keeping clinical and kennel areas clean and well-presented, supporting our veterinary surgeons and nurses, and working closely with our Client Care Assistants to provide a positive experience for both patients and clients. You will be joining a close-knit and collaborative team of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 3 Client Care Assistants, all of whom are dedicated to delivering excellent patient and client care. The role includes participation in a 1 in 4 weekend rota. We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. A genuine passion for animal welfare and good communication skills are essential. This is a 12-month fixed-term position offering valuable hands-on experience within a friendly, supportive, and professional team. If you are passionate about animal care and would love to be part of a welcoming team in a great location, we would love to hear from you. Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer: Health and wellbeing Health Cash Plan from day one 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support Life Assurance 3 x salary Annual leave 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you Additional support Cycle to Work Season Ticket loans Discounts on Medivet products and services About you You’re skilled at providing exceptional client care and are passionate about caring for pets. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. We welcome applications from candidates able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure and who are flexible and willing to learn. This role is not suitable for young workers in line with Health and Safety Executive (government) direction due to the expected duties of the role. Therefore, you will be asked to confirm that you are over the age of 18 as part of the application process. What you’ll be doing Typically, in this role, you’ll: Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards Deliver patient monitoring and care to pets, including walking, toileting and feeding Work collaboratively within a supportive team