Veterinary Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Veterinary care assistants are important members of today’s modern veterinary team. They work alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide vital nursing care, ensuring that the wellbeing of small animal patients is paramount.
First of all, no two days are the same, and that is what makes this work exciting! As part of your role you may be involved in:
· Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the practice
· Assisting Nurses and Vets
· Laundry
· Stocking of kennel consumables
· Supporting the Principals with new initiatives as required
· Adhering to all SOP’s
· Communicating with clients effectively & maintaining a high professional standard of customer service and care
· Supporting reception team
Qualifications are not necessary for this position, but a willingness to work hard and some experience with animals is ESSENTIAL.
On site training will be provided.
Job Types: Part-time 35 hours, Permanent
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
Schedule:
7 hour shift, Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5pm, Saturday 8.30am to 1pm
Day shifts
1 in 3 Saturdays
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week
Salary: £7.49-£10.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Reference ID: VCA job
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Veterinary Care Assistant roles across Companion Care Vets Scarborough's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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