Job Description

Delaware Veterinary Group have a fantastic opportunity for an eager Veterinary Care Assistant to join our current nursing team of 5.

Duties will include:Animal handling and restraint Inpatient care Pharmacy duties, order unpacking and stock rotation Reception cover Assisting with in-house laboratory tests General assistance of nurses and vets Cleaning and care of equipment, including maintenance and sterilisation of veterinary instruments Helping maintain a clean and hygienic environment throughout all clinical areas, including laundry duties


Why join us?

Our Small Animal Vet Services at Castle Cary and Yeovil provide comprehensive first-opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other common domestic species. We promote responsible pet ownership, with a particular emphasis on preventive healthcare. We pride ourselves on our skilled team and providing first-class quality customer service to you is our priority. More information can be found at Delaware Vets u007C Local Vets in Castle Cary and Yeovil - Delaware Vets

More about you



Our ideal candidate will be passionate about pets and their welfare and enjoy working as part of a team providing exceptional service to our clients. Experience is not required as full on-the-job training will be provided.

Your shift pattern



You will work 40 hours per week, covering shifts Monday - Friday with shifts between 8 am to 7 pm and 1:5 Saturdays, 8 am to 1 pm on a rota.

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


Up to 26,436.80 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.