Overview
Veterinary Care Assistant Jobs in Basildon, England, United Kingdom at Vets for Pets
Title: Veterinary Care Assistant
Company: Vets for Pets
Location: Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Veterinary Care Assistant – Basildon Pitsea Hospital
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital? We’d love for you to join our team!
About Us
Our 24-hour hospital in Basildon Pitsea is purpose-built and recently expanded to include MRI, hydrotherapy, orthopaedics, and exotic patient care, alongside our CT scanner, theatres, and hospital wards. We’re dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care while supporting and developing our team. Our growing clinical team currently consists of 14 vets, 23 nurses, and 11 VCAs.
Your Role
As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the hospital and providing the best possible care to our patients. Your duties will include:
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in clinical areas
Greeting clients, answering calls, and processing payments
Preparing, packaging, and sterilising instruments and equipment
Assisting with the care of inpatients & surgical patients (walking, feeding, monitoring)
Supporting vets and nurses during consultations and dispensary processes
Processing lab samples for external analysis and running in-house tests
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a full-time team member to work 40 hours per week, which includes:
4 weekday shifts (12:30 pm – 10:00 pm)
1 in 4 weekends (Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am – 8:00 pm)
What We Offer
A fun, supportive, and friendly working environment
Career development opportunities
28 days annual leave
Contributory pension scheme
Exclusive discounts – Enjoy 20% off at The Vet Group, Pets at Home, and The Groom Room, plus cashback offers at a range of retailers!
Join a team where your passion for animal care is valued and supported!
Apply now and take the next step in your veterinary career!
Location: SS13 3BY
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!
