Join a large, well-equipped hospital with 37 vets and 41 nurses where you'll be part of a truly superb clinical team. PetMedics offers structured support, clear career progression, and the chance to work with state-of-the-art facilities including CT scanners, theatres, and specialist wards.
One-in-four working pattern on annualised contract; specific night/on-call duties not detailed
As a Veterinary Care Assistant at PetMedics, you'll be a vital member of a large, thriving first-opinion practice in Worsley, Manchester. Working on a one-in-four annualised pattern, you'll support our exceptional clinical team of 37 vets and 41 nurses in delivering outstanding patient care. This is a hands-on role that combines practical animal care with day-to-day practice support, giving you real insight into how a leading veterinary hospital operates.
You'll work across a modern, fully equipped facility featuring four theatres, six consulting rooms, intensive care and specialist wards (including dedicated cat, dog, exotics, and isolation areas), CT and X-ray imaging, endoscopy, and an extensive in-house laboratory. The practice holds Cat Friendly Clinic Gold status and Rabbit Friendly Silver status, reflecting its commitment to animal welfare.
PetMedics is a large, modern veterinary hospital operated by CVS Group Plc, one of the UK's leading veterinary care providers. The practice brings together a team of 37 veterinary surgeons, 41 registered nurses, and support staff including PCAs, receptionists, and an ambulance team. The hospital is purpose-built with extensive facilities: four surgical theatres, six consulting rooms, dedicated wards for cats, dogs, exotics, and isolation cases, plus an intensive care unit, digital radiography, CT scanning, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, mechanical ventilation, and comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities.
CVS is committed to putting people first, offering industry-leading learning and development, hands-on training, and mentorship. The practice invests significantly in staff wellbeing through a network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, pastoral support, and a Health Shield programme. Central support teams handle HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement, freeing clinical staff to focus on patient care.