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Listing information dated 2026-11-03

Veterinary Care Assistant

Medivet · Enfield, Greater London

Veterinary assistant

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Job description

As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) you will support the nurse and vets with in-patient procedures and pet care delivering exceptional care always there to our clients, patients, and colleagues. 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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