Job Description

Hybrid Veterinary Care Assistant

Colchester Advanced Veterinary Practice, Vet Hospital

Do you thrive on providing great customer service and excellent patient care? Do you enjoy being part of a positive, supportive team providing you with a foundation form where you can grow your career? If so, we have just the opportunity for you at our Veterinary Hospital in Stanway, Colchester.


We offer 24 hrs in patient care, CT scans, Endoscopy, Arthroscopy, Advanced Orthopaedic procedures, Advanced ultrasound, Laparoscopic procedures including spays in addition to everything else generally offered by a 1st opinion veterinary practice. To promote excellent patient care and comfort we have a dedicated Intensive Care Unit as well as 4 separate patient wards with top of the range fully climate-controlled enclosures.

The focus of our Hybrid VCAs is to provide exceptional, efficient, multitasking assistance to our vets, nurses and client care team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional multitasking support to veterinarians, nurses, and client care teams Manage emergency and routine telephone communications Deliver compassionate patient care and monitoring Maintain laboratory operations and equipment sterilization Oversee stock control and hospital maintenance Ensure pristine facility standards through cleaning and housekeeping

What We're Looking For:

Dedication:

Conscientious individual committed to excellence

Adaptability:

Ability to remain composed during emergencies

Team Player:

Collaborative spirit with enthusiasm for growth

Passion:

Genuine love for animals and client service

Reliability:

Strong attention to detail and supportive nature

Initiative-

working well within a team, Aswell as individually

Working Hours & Flexibility

Schedule Options:

Full time position (multiple positions available) Flexible shift patterns Mix of OOH and day shifts to give full opportunity and exposure for development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation:

25,396 - 26,500 per annum (full-time) Performance-based salary reviews Comprehensive pension scheme

Generous Leave:

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Increases to 33 days after 24 months

Employee Perks:

20% discount at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and Vet Group Additional corporate benefit schemes Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Why Join Vets for Pets?

Work with advanced clinical equipment in a supportive environment Diverse caseload with an established client base Collaborative team culture focused on excellence Opportunities for professional growth and development

Ready to Apply?

If you share our commitment to outstanding pet healthcare and exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Email: recruitcolchester@vets4pets.com Online application portal available
We welcome applications from candidates at all experience levels and are committed to providing comprehensive training to the right candidate.


Location: CO3 8PB

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!