Animal Nursing Assistant

About the Role

This full-time Animal Nursing Assistant role offers a genuine entry point into clinical veterinary work. You'll work 8-hour evening shifts (1:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday) supporting the clinical team at Three Rivers, a progressive first opinion practice equipped with CT scanning. The practice welcomes local referrals for diagnostics and orthopaedic surgery, giving you exposure to varied cases in a friendly, busy environment where high standards of patient and client care are central.

You'll gain hands-on experience in inpatient care, patient handling and restraint, clinical area maintenance, and direct interaction with clients. This is a structured role that leads clearly into Student Veterinary Nurse training and beyond, with strong progression pathways built in from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inpatient care under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Assist with patient handling, restraint, and safe movement between clinical areas
• Help maintain and clean clinical areas and equipment to high standards
• Contribute to a positive, compassionate experience for patients and clients
• Arrange and assist with patient transfers (driving licence required)
• Work collaboratively with the clinical and support teams to ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence held for at least one year (patient transfers are part of the role)
• Genuine interest in animal welfare and a caring, professional approach
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• Reliable, motivated, and proactive attitude to learning with openness to feedback
• Experience working with animals (clinical or non-clinical) is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Structured development opportunities, including VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear progression pathways into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to inspiring vet care Academy learning and development
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and retailer discounts

About the Practice

Three Rivers Veterinary Group, located in Beccles, is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice is a progressive first opinion clinic with excellent modern facilities including CT scanning and a capability to accept local referrals for diagnostics and orthopaedic surgery. The team is known for being friendly and busy, with a values-led culture centred on care, community, and continuous improvement.

The practice specialises in dogs, cats, and small pets, and holds Rabbit Friendly and Chicken Friendly accreditations. It is part of the inspiring vet care group, which operates across the UK with dedicated support for staff development, wellbeing, and career progression.