Veterinary Care Assistant

Ref:  35156
Contracted Hours:  30
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Essex, ESS, CO15

Description: 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our Clacton on Sea Vets for Pets practice. 

The brand-new surgery is situated inside one of our stores and has been designed to deliver not only the highest clinical standards, but also a pleasant working environment for the whole team. 

Clacton-on-Sea is a charming seaside town located on the Essex coast of England. Known for its traditional British seaside appeal, Clacton offers a delightful mix of sandy beaches, a classic pier with amusements, and beautiful coastal walks. It's a popular destination for holidaymakers looking to enjoy a relaxing getaway by the sea. The town boasts a vibrant atmosphere with an array of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Clacton also hosts an annual airshow, one of the largest in the UK, drawing crowds with thrilling aerial displays. Whether you're seeking family fun or a peaceful retreat, Clacton-on-Sea has something to offer everyone.

Clacton-on-Sea boasts excellent commuting and transport links, making it an attractive option for residents and visitors alike. The town is well-connected by road, with the A133 providing easy access to the A120 and the M25, facilitating straightforward travel to London and other major cities.

You will assist all colleagues with non-clinical duties to support smooth running of the practice and provide the best standard of patient care.

This a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress into a student nurse role in the future.

This is a Part Time position working mornings only Monday to Friday. 

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.

The attributes required

  • You are the friendly and welcoming face for the client and their pets when they arrive at the practice.  
  • You can provide guidance by keeping yourself fully up-to-speed with the practice services and any additional services available.
  • You are calm, attentive, and always focus on the clients’ needs.
  • You will bring enthusiasm and drive to your role.  Your passion for service is matched with your love of pets.
  • You can deal with everything that is thrown at you, from comforting a client who has had some bad news about their pet or sharing in the joy of a new puppy’s first visit to the vet.  
  • Your personality is infectious and along with your fellow colleagues, you create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the practice. 

In short, you like to be busy, enjoy helping people and their pets and always endeavour to make a difference.

Benefits
In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.

Location: CO15 3TP

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Business Unit:  Vet Group
Date:  8 Oct 2025