Veterinary Care Assistant

Ref:  39885
Contracted Hours:  40
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforth, LDS, SK9 3RN

Description: 

Are you a compassionate, enthusiastic individual with a passion for animal welfare and exceptional client care? We're looking for a Veterinary Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team at Bramley Vets for Pets.

Our practice is bright, spacious, purpose-built to industry-leading standards, and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory services.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will support the practice team with a range of non-clinical duties, helping to ensure the smooth running of the practice and delivering the highest standards of patient and client care.

This role would be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and progress towards a future Student Veterinary Nurse position.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a varied shift pattern. Salary will be paid in line with the National Minimum Wage.

If you share our passion for providing exceptional pet healthcare, outstanding customer service, and creating a welcoming experience for pets and their owners, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be the friendly and welcoming first point of contact for clients and their pets when they visit the practice.
  • Provide helpful guidance by maintaining a strong understanding of the practice’s services and any additional support available.
  • Remain calm, attentive, and focused on meeting the needs of both clients and their pets.
  • Bring enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service.
  • Be comfortable handling a variety of situations, from supporting clients during difficult moments to celebrating the excitement of a new puppy’s first visit.
  • Help create a positive, friendly, and supportive atmosphere alongside the wider practice team.

In short, you will enjoy staying busy, helping people and their pets, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

In return, we offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room
  • Access to a wide range of discounts and cashback offers
  • In-house career development opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance

Location: LS13 4BN

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!

Business Unit:  Vet Group
Date:  13 Jul 2026