Delaware Veterinary Group have a fantastic opportunity for an eager Veterinary Care Assistant to join our current nursing team of 5. Duties will include: *Animal handling and restraint *Inpatient care *Pharmacy duties, order unpacking and stock rotation *Reception cover *Assisting with in-house laboratory tests *General assistance of nurses and vets *Cleaning and care of equipment, including maintenance and sterilisation of veterinary instruments *Helping maintain a clean and hygienic environment throughout all clinical areas, including laundry duties Why join us? Our Small Animal Vet Services at Castle Cary and Yeovil provide comprehensive first-opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other common domestic species. We promote responsible pet ownership, with a particular emphasis on preventive healthcare. We pride ourselves on our skilled team and providing first-class quality customer service to you is our priority. More information can be found at Delaware Vets | Local Vets in Castle Cary and Yeovil - Delaware Vets More about you Our ideal candidate will be passionate about pets and their welfare and enjoy working as part of a team providing exceptional service to our clients. Experience is not required as full on-the-job training will be provided. Your shift pattern You will work 40 hours per week, covering shifts Monday - Friday with shifts between 8 am to 7 pm and 1:5 Saturdays, 8 am to 1 pm on a rota. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from: *6.6 weeks annual leave *Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance *Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay *Cycle to work scheme *Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing *Non-accidental injury support *Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy *Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers *Pension scheme *Discounted staff pet care \n \n £0 - £0 a year Up to £26,436.80 DOE \n