Animal Care Assistant

Kingston Vets
- Beverley Road, Hull, Yorkshire & The Humber

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Animal Care Assistant to join our team at Kingston Veterinary Group, Beverley on a full-timebasis.

Kingston Veterinary Group is a 6 site practice with a tier 3 veterinary hospital at its core.

Since 2019 our Beverley Road branch has been our dedicated dental branch, providing dental services to the whole practice. In 2021 the site underwent expansion and there are now two fully kitted out dental suites with dental x-ray.

As an Animal 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.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a high standard of inpatient care under direction of the VS or RVN.
• Communicate with the supervising VS and RVN on basic status of inpatients.
• Communicate effectively with clients when performing reception and client-based duties and maintain a high professional standard.
• Assist with setting up for clinical procedures and support the VS and RVN in all required procedures.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members of the practice.
• Always adhere to IVC Evidensia policies and animal welfare standards.
• Adhere to all SOP’s and implement updates where required.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and biosecurity throughout the building.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. Saturdays will also be included 3:4.

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 with a genuine interest in animal welfare
• 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
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

At inspiring vet care, 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
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.