Veterinary Care Assistant Apprenticeship

About the role

Veterinary Support Assistant 🐾

Are you passionate about animals and looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference? We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Veterinary Support Assistants. This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic veterinary environment and contribute to the well-being of our furry, scaly, and feathered friends! 🐶🐱🐰

What you'll be doing:

• Lending a hand to our vets and vet nurses during examinations and procedures, ensuring our patients are handled safely and comfortably. 🤗
• Providing top-notch general care for our animals, including feeding, exercise, keeping their spaces sparkling clean, and keeping a close eye on them. ✨
• Getting consult rooms, treatment areas, and kennels prepped and ready for action. 🧼
• Helping out with some reception tasks – think answering calls, booking appointments, and processing payments. 📞💳
• Being the eyes and ears for our animals, spotting any changes in their behaviour, appetite, or general condition and flagging them up to the team ASAP. 👀
• Assisting with preparing and moving patients before and after procedures, always with their welfare as the top priority. 💖
• Maintaining accurate records and pitching in with administrative duties when needed. ✍️
• Keeping our clinical supplies stocked and organised, letting us know when we're running low. 📦
• Following all health and safety, infection control, and animal welfare policies like a pro! ✅
• Communicating with clients in a professional and caring way about their pets' care, passing on clinical queries to the right people. 🗣️
• Working collaboratively and effectively with our awesome veterinary team. 🤝

We're looking for someone who:

• Is 18 years or older.
• Has a genuine love for animals and a strong commitment to their welfare. ❤️
• Is a team player and eager to learn.
• Can handle animals calmly and safely.
• Is organised and pays attention to detail.
• Has excellent communication skills.

If you're ready to dive into the exciting world of veterinary care, we can't wait to hear from you! Apply now! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Assist vets and vet nurses with examination, procedures, handling, and restraint of patients.
• Provide general care and support to animals, including feeding, exercising, cleaning, and monitoring.
• Prepare and clean consult rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and kennels.
• Perform reception duties such as answering the phone, booking appointments, and taking payments.
• Maintain appropriate records and assist with administrative tasks as required.