Veterinary Care Assistant

Are you a passionate and qualified Veterinary Care Assistant with a Level 2 Diploma, ready to take the next step in your career? At Altrincham Vets for Pets, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for you to join a supportive, friendly team where your skills are valued and your love for animal care truly makes a difference every day.

• Salary: £26,000 per year (full-time, 40 hours per week)
• Be part of a practice that puts its people at the heart of everything we do
• Work in a modern, newly extended practice with 5 consult rooms, 2 theatres and dedicated recovery spaces
• Enjoy a great Altrincham location with easy transport links and a vibrant local community

About us

• We’re a progressive practice with a passion for pets, people and innovation. Our expansion has given us more space to care for our ever-growing patient base and better facilities for our team, including a dedicated study area and a large rest room.
• Our close-knit team includes 4 full-time vets, 4 RVNs, 1 Auxiliary Nurse, 3 SVNs and 1 VCA, supported by our proactive Client Care team and Practice Manager. We work closely together to deliver outstanding care while supporting each other every step of the way.

Qualifications & Experience

To apply for this role, you must Hold a Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (City & Guilds or equivalent), with some experience in a veterinary practice.

About the role

This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) with 1 in 3 Saturdays.

As a VCA, you’ll play a vital part in both clinical and client care, with responsibilities such as:

• Feeding, exercising and grooming our inpatients
• Monitoring patients and providing supportive care
• Assisting with theatre preparation, equipment set-up and patient handling
• Keeping wards and accommodation clean and comfortable
• Helping with reception and pharmacy tasks, including advising clients on basic preventative care

What we offer

• £26,000 salary (full-time, permanent)
• 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room
• Retail discounts and cashback schemes
• Pension scheme and holiday allowance
• Supportive training and career development opportunities - including progression towards Veterinary Nurse training if that’s your goal

Location: WA14 5GR

Application end date: Friday 27th of February 2026

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. 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!