Veterinary Care Assistant

About the Role

This full-time position is based at Scarsdale Vets’ modern Stapenhill practice, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–7:00pm across 41.5 hours per week. You’ll be at the heart of daily practice operations, supporting both the clinical team and patient care in a facility equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray, two operating theatres, and three consulting rooms.

Your responsibilities will span clinical support—from patient preparation and recovery through to maintaining surgical standards and ensuring the practice environment meets the highest levels of cleanliness. It’s a role that demands organisation and proactivity in a busy setting, but one where you’re part of a long-established, bonded team that genuinely enjoys working together. The nursing team currently spans 9 RVNs across two sites, so you’ll have experienced colleagues to learn from every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the clinical environment
• Process and prepare surgical kits for theatre use
• Assist with patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• Support the veterinary and nursing team with day-to-day clinical tasks
• Manage your own workload effectively, prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to the practice’s reputation for exceptional animal care and client service

Requirements

• A genuine passion for animal welfare and veterinary care
• Reliable, motivated, and willing to learn within a veterinary setting
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Excellent organisational ability and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• A proactive approach to feedback and professional development
• Professional manner with a caring approach to patient and client interactions

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday
• Increasing leave accrual with length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay)
• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Discounted staff pet care
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary benefits package and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

Scarsdale Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The Stapenhill practice serves Staffordshire and surrounding areas with first-opinion small animal care in a modern, well-equipped facility. The wider group includes a central hospital at Pride Park in Derby, housing a multidisciplinary referral service and out-of-hours provision.

The team is committed to supporting careers without limits, investing in learning, innovation, and wellbeing so staff can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage. It’s a long-established, supportive environment where teams thrive together and are trusted to provide outstanding care and advice to their local community.