Job Description

Overview

VetNearHome is seeking dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Care Assistants to join our team, specialising in providing high-quality home visit veterinary care. This role offers the unique opportunity to work outside of a traditional clinic environment, delivering personalised, in-home care to pets and their owners. We are looking for candidates passionate about animal welfare and eager to redefine veterinary care with flexibility and compassion. We believe this results in better outcomes for patients, their owners and the veterinary professionals involved in their care.

Duties

Support safe and compassionate animal handling

during in-home visits, including restraint, positioning, and comfort techniques to assist the attending vet or nurse.

Ensure smooth preparation and wrap-up

of appointments by organising equipment, preparing pets for examination, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment within the client's home.

Assist in the administration of treatments

under the direct supervision of a veterinary professional, such as applying topical treatments, preparing injections, and basic wound care prep (within legal and ethical limits).

Accurately document observations and care tasks

using the VetNearHome platform, including behaviour notes, client interactions, and any owner concerns.

Communicate clearly and professionally

with clients, representing VetNearHome's standards of empathy, reliability, and high-quality care.

Coordinate with the wider VetNearHome team

, including veterinarians, nurses, and partner clinics, to ensure each visit is well-supported and any follow-ups or referrals are properly managed.

Stay informed on best practices in animal handling, welfare, and home-based care

through ongoing learning and commitment to professional growth.
Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience

working with animals in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital.

Strong, confident animal handling skills

, including experience restraining nervous, aggressive, or large animals in varied environments.

A professional reference

from a veterinary surgeon, nurse, or supervisor who can verify competence in animal handling and client interaction. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage pet owners in a calm, supportive, and respectful manner. A genuine passion for animal welfare, with a commitment to low-stress handling and positive owner experiences during home visits. Comfortable working independently in clients' homes, with a high level of

personal responsibility, reliability, and discretion

. Access to personal transportation, and willingness to travel locally to client appointments. Possession of (or willingness to obtain)

public liability insurance

and a valid

DBS check

. While not required, completion of a relevant certification (e.g., Animal Care Diploma, Fear Free Certification, Low Stress Handling) is considered an advantage.
Why Join VetNearHome?

Flexible working hours and locations tailored completely to your schedule. You choose appointments and cases. Competitive pay. A supportive team with access to diagnostics, medications, and hospitalisation support via Wolfe Vets, Emergency Home Vet, and Vets Now Manchester. The chance to deliver meaningful care in a less stressful environment for pets and their owners.
Apply today by emailing us at vetnearhome@gmail.com and be part of a forward-thinking team bringing veterinary care to the next level. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm, Freelance
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: From 20.00 per hour

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Veterinary: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

RCVS Number (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Greater London (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Locum VCAs