Animal Care Assistant
Location
Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
£26.4K per year
Posted
1d ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Animal Care Assistant supports the clinical team at Crown Vets, ensuring high standards of patient and client care while maintaining a smooth and safe practice environment. Key responsibilities include caring for hospitalised patients, assisting with patient handling, maintaining hygiene, and supporting colleagues.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Animal Care Assistant to join our team at Crown Vets on a full-time permanent basis.
Crown Vets is a busy mixed Veterinary practice based in Fort William, the Outdoor Capital of the UK. We are a friendly and welcoming practice, our team of 23 staff are dedicated to providing first class care for animals and their owners.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Animal 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.
Working Pattern
0830 until 17.30hrs but this could vary until 1815 with later start time. Once trained join on call rota of a 1 in 7 weekends. We can be flexible with working hours
Key Responsibilities
Caring for hospitalised patients under the direction of veterinary surgeons and nurses
Feeding, exercising, and providing basic care for animals
Assisting with patient handling and restraint
Cleaning and maintaining kennels, wards, theatres, and consultation rooms
Preparing clinical areas and equipment
Maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control
Supporting colleagues across the practice to deliver outstanding patient and client care
Assisting with Reception/Administration Duties
Assisting Vets at outreach clinics and croft/farm visits
On call once completed a period of training
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 with 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
Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
Structured development opportunities, including access to ACA development programmes and apprenticeships
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Updated 1d ago
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0-2 years
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Permanent
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£26.4K per year
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inspiring vet care
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Growing team
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Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
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Animal Care Assistant
Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom • Full Time