Job Description

Are you passionate about animal care and looking to be part of a dedicated veterinary team? We are seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our busy Enfield branch practice, where no two days are the same!

About the Role

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to our vets and nurses, ensuring the highest standard of care for our patients. Your duties will include:Assisting with animal handling and patient care Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in clinical areas Supporting the team with administrative and client care tasks Preparing equipment and supplies for procedures


Why join us?



Our Rosemary Avenue branch is a proud member of the Wood Street Group. This fully equipped practice boasts a range of advanced facilities, including a lab, X-ray, dental X-ray, and ultrasound. Our dedicated team consists of 2-3 veterinarians, a reception team, 1 Registered Veterinary Nurse, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, all committed to providing exceptional care for our clients and their pets.



What We're Looking ForA self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for animal welfare Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and evenings Strong teamwork and communication skills Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided


Shift pattern



This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts starting from 8 am with the latest finishing at 7:30 pm, 1 in 3 Saturday morning shifts.

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

25,485 per year DOE

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.