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.
We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant to join our welcoming and well-established team at Medivet Welling in South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
This role offers a four-day working week in Wedivet Welling, with 1 in 4 full weekends, fair share of Bank Holidays and on-call cover at our nearby 24-hour hospital at Dartford.
At Welling, you’ll work alongside a dedicated Lead Vet, supported by an experienced nursing team, in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere where patient care is always the priority. The practice is well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, and spacious consult and theatre rooms.
Welling itself is a peaceful suburban area with a strong community feel, yet it’s just a short commute to central London via Southeastern Rail and local bus links. You’ll enjoy a great mix of leafy parks, charming cafes, and local amenities, the perfect setting for balancing work and life outside the clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your veterinary career in a supportive, modern practice, within a location that offers the best of both city and suburban living.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Additional support
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
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.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- 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