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Animal Nursing Assistant
IVC
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
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 Nursing Assistant to join our team at Plymouth Vets on a full-time permanent basis. Our branch surgeries are just 5 miles away from the main hospital so support, advice and guidance from the wider team is always on hand. Our hospital provides 24/7 care 365 days a year as well as providing an out-of-hours service for other feeder practices within Plymouth. It is well equipped with Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, and other diagnostic equipment enabling most first opinion cases to be treated in-house as well as accepting referrals for exotics. The Branches provide spacious consulting rooms and well-equipped theatres allowing for routine treatment to take place close to home, saving on travel across the City. Plymouth is Britain’s Ocean City and presents excellent opportunities for land and water-based activities as well as a vibrant cultural scene, with good access to the Southwest or Europe. There are not many better cities in which to live and work so if you are looking to relocate, we can offer you full support with this too. How You’ll Make a Difference As a Animal Nursing 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. Working Pattern * 5 days per week 8.5 hours per day 8.30 - 6.00 Key Responsibilities The ANA is the first port of call covering all reception duties for the surgery both in person and over the phone; greeting clients, booking appointments, handling medications, promoting the Pet Health Club and forward booking appointment process as well as offering advice with any other seasonal campaigns/promotions that may running. In addition, assist the Vet and or Nurse with animal handling, infection control and stock management for the branch surgery. You will also be a key holder for the branch and cover all H&S monitoring routines on a weekly/monthly schedule. You Might Be a Great Fit If... 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 How We’ll Support You 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 What We Offer Our Team * 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 salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria * Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy * Pension scheme * 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.