Veterinary Care Assistant

Twilight Veterinary Care Assistant – Mi Night Vet  Chester

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a twilight veterinary care assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time contract (average 19.25 hours a week) with a 2‑week rota pattern.

Schedule
:
Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday (7 pm–11:30 pm), Saturday & Sunday (7 am–3:30 pm)
Week 2:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (7 pm–11:30 pm)

The Patient Care Assistant role is a foundation of an outstanding veterinary practice. You will support a team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide excellent care to patients.

• Walking patients
• Supporting with physiotherapy for recovery
• Bathing patients
• Feeding patients
• Weighing patients
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the hospital
• Keeping areas of the hospital stocked
• Holding for procedures such as bloods, IV placement
• Running samples in the lab
• Helping reception to cover meetings/lunches
• Assisting sterile service technicians with kit/theatre cleaning

• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience dealing with members of the public
• Resilience and the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Experience in a veterinary environment; night‑shift experience desirable

• Salary in line with the National Minimum Wage plus allowance for an annualised hours contract
• Staff discount scheme on veterinary bills and products
• Health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First‑Aiders
• Free on‑site parking
• and more

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.