
Support emergency and critical care patients in a part-time fixed-term Animal Care Assistant role at Vets Now. The rota includes Friday evening and Sunday shifts, with a clear package of benefits and a role based within Boness Vets in Barton-Le-Clay.
This part-time Animal Care Assistant role is a 9 month fixed-term contract starting in January 2027. You will be based within Boness Vets in Barton-Le-Clay and contribute to an emergency clinic environment where patients need calm, practical support during busy shifts.
The working pattern runs over four weeks, with Friday 19:00 to 00:00 and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00 in weeks 1 and 3, and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00 in weeks 2 and 4. A fair share of bank holidays is also included.
You will support Vet Nurses and Vet Surgeons, helping to keep in-patients comfortable while assisting with basic procedures, diagnostics, theatre preparation and general husbandry.
Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1700 veterinary practices through more than 60 dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. This role sits within that emergency and critical care network.
The organisation describes its teams as close-knit, with shared responsibility, structured rotas and experienced clinical support. It also welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is a Disability Confident Employer.