
Looking for a role where your support genuinely helps pets and owners who need it most? This part-time Veterinary Care Assistant position at PDSA Leicester offers the chance to do meaningful work in a busy, purpose-led hospital.
You’ll be joining PDSA Leicester as a Veterinary Care Assistant, supporting a hospital team that cares for pets whose owners are facing financial hardship. This is a part-time role averaging 19 hours per week, and depending on the needs of the hospital, you may work full-time or part-time hours.
The role suits someone who enjoys a busy, practical environment and wants to contribute to clinical care, client support and pet wellbeing. You’ll assist with animal handling, reception duties when needed, cleaning and hygiene, and hands-on support for Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons. You’ll also talk to clients about appropriate financial contributions with empathy and professionalism.
PDSA provides veterinary care for pets belonging to people in financial hardship and has done so for over a century. The organisation is focused on expanding its reach and supporting more people and their pets.
PDSA Leicester is described as a highly collaborative and effective hospital, with varied clinical interests across the teams and modern facilities. The hospital includes separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.