Checked 2026-11-03
Veterinary Care Assistant
Medivet · Nuneaton, Warwickshire
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Job description
Excited to grow your career? We are looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant who wants to make a difference to both our clients and patients. If you have great communication skills and are happy to interact and support our clients with the added responsibilities of assisting our nurses care for our patients; then this is the role for you. This is a split role of reception duties and supporting the clinical team. We value our talented colleagues, and whenever possible we want to support you to grow professionally. If you think the position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. If you’re passionate about helping both people and patients and looking for your next opportunity in a practice where your development, ideas and contribution genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you. Medivet Bermuda Park, Nuneaton is an established, Branch partner led, community-focused veterinary practice with a loyal and growing client base. Our amazing clinic was designed by our experienced partner ensuring it has everything we need for treating our patients. We’re a friendly and supportive team who genuinely care about our patients, our clients and each other. With modern facilities, an experienced team and an interesting and varied caseload, we’re building something special.
This position would suit a person wanting to help people and pets; preferably with some experience in customer or patient care and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. Full training will be provided. Great communication and supportive skills for clients is essential, face to face, email and telephone especially when supporting clients during emotional situations while caring for their pets.
With our branch partner being an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Surgery, we have excellent equipment and access to a varied and interesting caseload.
Digital radiography
Dental radiography
Laparoscopy
Endoscopy- rigid & flexible
Colour Doppler ultrasound
ECG
Extensive orthopaedic equipment, including equipment for frequent TPLO procedures
In-house intra-articular therapy
Zoetis AI Imagyst
And much more
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, approachable and supportive practice. We genuinely care about providing outstanding care to our patients and clients, while also creating an environment where our team can enjoy their work and develop professionally. Who are we looking for?
May have past patient care experience (full training will be given)
Is passionate about providing excellent patient care
Provides an outstanding client journey
Has great communication skills
Enjoys working collaboratively within a friendly and supportive team
Is keen to continue learning and developing professionally
Takes pride in delivering high standards of clinical care
Has a kind, compassionate and approachable manner
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that genuinely cares about our patients, our clients and each other. If you’d like to get a feel for our team and the great care we provide every day, take a look at our Facebook and Instagram pages to see who we are and what life is like at Bermuda Park. If you’re looking for a practice where you’ll be supported, valued and encouraged to develop your skills within a veterinary environment, Medivet Bermuda Park could be exactly what you are looking for. We’d love to welcome you to our team.
40 hours per week between the hours of 8.15am-7.30pm
1 in 6 saturdays
Up to 2 bank holiday cover days at our 24 hour hospital leamington Spa (fully supported)
1-2 oncall weeks per year (fully supported by qualified vets and nurses- no sole charge)
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health Cash Plan from day one
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Life Assurance 3 x salary
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Cycle to Work
Season Ticket loans
Discounts on Medivet products and services
Requirements
- You’re skilled at providing exceptional client care and are passionate about caring for pets. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. We welcome applications from candidates able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure and who are flexible and willing to learn. This role is not suitable for young workers in line with Health and Safety Executive (government) direction due to the expected duties of the role. Therefore, you will be asked to confirm that you are over the age of 18 as part of the application process.
- Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care to pets, including walking, toileting and feeding
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
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