Job Description

Castle Vets is a busy hospital providing high-standard clinical care with 9 vets, 12 nurses, 2 students, and 5 ANAs, and holds RCVS Hospital status, Gold Cat Friendly, and Silver Rabbit Friendly accreditations. You’ll join a supportive, friendly, and professional team dedicated to excellent patient care.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.
Working under the direction of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse, you’ll support inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.
*Handling and holding patients safely and compassionately
*Assisting with procedures under veterinary supervision
*Running lab tests and managing samples
*Cleaning and preparing theatres and equipment
*Feeding, walking, and caring for inpatients
*Maintaining high standards of hygiene
*Ensuring all daily tasks are completed efficiently
You will work 40 hours per week, and we can be flexible by offering shifts across 4 or 5 days. You will also be required to work 1:3 Saturday mornings, 8 am - 1 pm.

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:
* A caring, professional approach and a genuine interest in animal welfare
*At least 1 year of experience in a medical or animal-based role
* Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
* A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development

How We’ll Support You 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
* Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
* Funded learning and development aligned to your role
* A values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team 

*6.6 weeks' annual leave
*Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
*Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Healthcare Cash Plan
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Pension scheme
*Discounted staff pet care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers