Checked 2026-11-03
Veterinary Care Assistants
Medivet · Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire
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Job description
This is a partner-led branch, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop exceptional patient care skills. As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), you will support the veterinary nurses and vets with in-patient procedures and pet care, helping to deliver exceptional standards of care at all times. You will play an important role in supporting our clients, patients, and colleagues, always ensuring they feel valued, supported, and well cared for. The working week is 40 hours over a 7 day period, with a fair weekend rotation at our Aston Clinton branch. You may also be required to provide weekend and bank holiday cover, offering further opportunities to develop your skills and gain valuable experience within a busy clinical environment. 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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