Animal Care Assistant

Job description

Animal Care Assistant – West Berkshire (Near Reading)

Join a Dedicated Team of Veterinary Nurses & Care Assistants

We are delighted to present an opportunity for a friendly, professional, and compassionate Animal Care Assistant to join a supportive and skilled team in West Berkshire. If you have a genuine passion for animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced clinical environment, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary career.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with animals, alongside a caring nature and the confidence to support both patients and colleagues within a busy practice.

About the RoleYou'll be joining a collaborative team of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants, all committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Nurses work various shift patterns across the sites, totalling 37.5 hours per week, and the role includes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings on a shared rota.

There are no overnight duties, as OOH services are fully covered by Vets Now.

We are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who can remain calm, focused, and organised in a bustling clinical setting. A confident, positive approach to teamwork and client communication is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the practice

Supporting the reception team, including greeting clients and answering phones

Patient handling and safe restraint

Providing inpatient care and monitoring

Assisting the clinical team in theatre

Running basic diagnostic tests using in-house laboratory equipment

Admitting and discharging patients with clear and friendly communication

What We're Looking For

A caring and compassionate nature

Confidence when handling animals and interacting with clients

Ability to work efficiently within a busy veterinary environment

Previous experience in animal care (essential)

Professional, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude

To Apply, either click "Apply" or send in your CV to info@medmatchvets.co.uk.

For more information please also do not hesitate to call Amira on 07742071867 and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have about this great opportunity.

If you are interested in any other veterinary roles across the UK, please feel free to visit us on medmatch.co.uk/jobs/veterinary-jobs/.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English