Veterinary care assistant

About The Role

Are you a proactive and dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant looking for an exciting new role in the Epsom area?

Winton Lodge Vets our Epsom & Leatherhead sites are thriving, and we are looking for a proactive and dedicated Veterinary Care Assistant to join the supportive team, by bringing your skills, charisma, and dedication to patient care to our consulting room and theatres.

You will be supported by our experienced management team, who will be there with you every step of the way, alongside our Vets, RVN & Support Teams.

We are very happy to support you in your career, and present real opportunities for you to progress. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing the very best veterinary care whilst creating a warm and welcoming environment for our teams, our patients, and their owners. We are known for treating every single one of our exceptional support team with the value, respect, and praise they deserve.

This is a Full-Time position, working 40 hours per week with a share of 1:3 Saturdays.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the vet and nurse teams, by maintaining a clean and hygenic environment at all times, assisting with animal handling, working on reception, and providing support to the RVN & Vets as needed. You must be comfortable and competent in monitoring low level anesthetics.

We boast opportunities for growth, with extra CPD opportunities, and the option of training to become an RVN. In the past year, our RVNs have achieved further qualification in anesthesia, ECC, physiotherapy, behaviour, and diet. If you have a passion that's not being indulged, then a move to DNA Vetcare could be just the ticket for the next step for you in such a valuable role.

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum.

Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients
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