Animal Care Assistant

Job description

Village Vets & Meadowbank, Childer Thornton, North WestLocation: Village Vets & Meadowbank, LancashireContract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover (12 months)How you'll make a differenceAs a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

Working under the direction of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse, you'll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

The role will involve:

Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and cleaning enclosures

Monitor animal health and behaviour, reporting any concerns to senior staff or veterinary professionals

Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic living environments in line with health and safety standards

Assist with administering medication under supervision (if required)

Handle animals safely and confidently, following established protocols

Support enrichment activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing of animals

Interact professionally with visitors, customers, or clients where applicable

Assist with record keeping, including feeding schedules, treatments, and observations

Follow all organisational policies, including animal welfare and biosecurity procedures

This is a full-time role working up to 40 hours per week, spread over 3-4 days. Full and part time applicants will be considered.

You might be a great fit if...You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You'll bring:

A caring, professional approach and a genuine interest in animal welfare

Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment

A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development

How we'll support youAt IVC Evidensia, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships

Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care

Funded learning and development aligned to your role

A values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What we offer our team

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance

Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Discounted staff pet care

Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Village Vets & Meadowbank, Childer Thornton140-142 Chester Road, Childer Thornton, CH66 1QN, United Kingdom

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Childer Thornton

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