Animal Care Assistant (FTC)

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 Boyce & Houtson on a [full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months.

We are a well-established, welcoming small animal practice based in Clydebank, just west of Glasgow. Since moving into our refurbished premises in January 2019, we’ve been proud to offer a modern and comfortable working environment. Conveniently located only 30 minutes from both Glasgow and Loch Lomond, with excellent public transport links, our practice provides an ideal balance between work and lifestyle. Our fully equipped facility features two operating theatres, five consultation rooms, separate wards for cats and dogs, isolation walk-in kennel, multiparameter, new ultrasonography machine, digital X-ray enhanced with Signal Pet AI, new digital x-ray machine enhanced with Signal Smile AI and in-house lab. We have recently achieved General Practice RCVS accreditation.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary 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.

Working Pattern

Key Responsibilities

Your daily duties will include; setting up theatre, recovering surgical patients, using our Idexx Lasercyte and Catalyst blood analysers, cytology, general animal husbandry and supporting our clinical team to deliver high standards or patient and client care.

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:

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:

What We Offer Our Team

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.