Ready to make a real difference to pets and families who need help most? Join PDSA Thamesmead as a Veterinary Care Assistant and build a rewarding career in a modern, purpose-led hospital.
This full-time role offers an excellent entry point into veterinary practice at PDSA Thamesmead, a modern pet hospital serving the local community. You'll support the hospital team across all day-to-day activities, working 37.5 hours per week in a collaborative, supportive environment where your contribution directly helps pets and owners in financial hardship.
You'll develop practical clinical skills while assisting Veterinary Nurses and Surgeons, managing kennels and reception duties, and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment. The role includes client-facing work, discussing financial contributions with compassion and professionalism. This is a genuine stepping stone for those passionate about animal welfare and keen to grow within veterinary practice.
PDSA Thamesmead is a modern, well-equipped pet hospital with a collaborative culture focused on teamwork and shared learning. The team has diverse clinical interests, providing ongoing access to knowledge and experience across cases and treatment planning. The hospital features separate dog and cat kennelling, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
PDSA is a national charity providing vital veterinary care for pets of people in financial hardship. The organisation is expanding its reach to support more communities, creating a culture where all team members feel valued, connected to meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day.
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