Veterinary Assistant is an entry-level job role in Animal Care. Candidates provide basic care to patients, working under trained Veterinary Surgeons and RVNs.
While there tend to be no set academic requirements to get a job as a Veterinary Assistant, many employers seek candidates with basic qualifications such as GCSEs. Experience of working with animals, either at home or through employment (paid or voluntary), is advantageous, as is a passion for animal care.
For candidates wishing to gain qualifications relating to the role, BTEC National Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Animal Management are likely to be useful. It may also be possible to enter into work as a Veterinary Assistant through an apprenticeship in Animal Care.
On-the-job training is provided to all new Veterinary Assistants by experienced staff. There may also be opportunities to work towards qualifications, such as Level 2 BTEC First Certificates and Diplomas in Animal Care.
Employment opportunities for veterinary Assistants can be found in private Veterinary hospitals and clinics in urban and rural locations. Jobs may also be available in Veterinary facilities run by animal welfare organisations. Vacancies may occasionally be advertised through trade publications and recruitment agencies dealing with animal care jobs.
Newly-appointed veterinary assistants usually receive the national minimum wage. Experienced staff may receive salaries of around £14,000 £16,000 per year.
G&H Personnel Ltd are a recruitment company that provide quality, reliable Healthcare Staffing Solutions. We recruit for roles such as: Healthcare Assistants, Senior Carers & Registered Nurses for permanent, temporary and contract roles within Residential Homes & Hospitals. Get in touch today!
91 Green Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7BB
For over 60 years, Reed has delivered a full range of specialist health and care staffing solutions to the public, private, and third sectors. Our specialist recruiters provide high-quality health and care professionals in a variety of areas, including private residential nursing homes, independent hospitals, NHS hospitals and community services, and housing and homelessness services to name a few.
499 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6DB
What sets Rockfield apart? Put simply – we never over promise or under deliver. We offer a bespoke, professional, high-quality service – adding genuine value to the process. Let us support you as a trusted advisor on your path to recruitment satisfaction, giving you the competitive edge when seeking the best talent in a candidate led market.
Garway, Garway, Herefordshire, HR2 8RF
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple business sectors.
140 New Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LE
Based in Ilford, Dynamic Talent Consulting works in the UK's Healthcare and Medical Communications verticals. They specialise in recruiting qualified candidates such as Scientific and Medical Writers, Editors, and Strategic Planners. The company also leverages its experience covering the Healthcare Advertising, Healthcare PR, and Market Access disciplines.
1 Longwood Gardens, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0EB
Beacon Care Services is a trusted supplier of Health Care professionals across England. They typically recruit personnel for a wide variety of temporary assignments in the following departments: Community Nursing, Intensive Care, General Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health, Paediatrics, and Theatres. Beacon Care Services has an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, and is a Recruitment and Employment Confederation member.
1st floor Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, W5 5BW
Liquid Healthcare is a specialist recruitment consultancy that supplies Healthcare, Nursing and Allied Healthcare staff to roles across the UK. They supply staff of all levels to a variety of employers including local authorities, NHS trusts, nursing & residential homes, private hospitals, hospices and mental health services.
One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 1RN
RPO Professionals specialises in recruiting international healthcare professionals for the NHS and private hospitals across the UK. Headquartered in London, they support the UK government's initiative to rebuild the NHS by increasing its international workforce.
87 Kneller Gardens, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 7NR
Connect Executive Search Group are specialists in providing skilled professionals for both the public and private sectors nationwide. The Health Care-focused talent acquisition entity aids a diverse client group in filling permanent and contract assignments at all levels; these include Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Live in Carer, and RGNs. Connect Executive also covers various divisions, such as Construction, Education, HR, IT, and Marketing.
120 Bark Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2AX
SNG Healthcare Group is an agency based in Southampton. They supply qualifed candidates, such as Healthcare Assistants, Carers, and Carehome Managers, to clients in Hampshire and the wider South East region. They're available 24 hours a day and are able to help clients with last-minute requirements. Their candidate vetting process includes 20 different checks.
3 st James Place 35 St James Park Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6HH
VetPro Recruitment is a specialist Veterinary recruitment agency founded in 2015. They help fulfil Veterinarians, Nurses and staff roles on both permanent and contract basis for all kinds of Veterinary practices, be it small animal, equine or mixed. Aside from supporting candidates and clients alike from anywhere in the UK through their headquarters in Exminster, they also have networks internationally in Australia, Canada, Dubai and more.
Sannerville Chase, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8AT
Leaders in Care Recruitment is a provider of Healthcare recruitment solutions for Adult Healthcare, Mental Health, Social Work, Medtech & Biotechnology, and Senior Appointments & Management in the UK and the US. They have worked with Sunrise Senior Living, Sue Ryder, Elysium Healthcare, Cygnet Health Care, Hallmark Care Homes, and more. The company was founded in 2017 and is located in Manchester.
Unit 300/302 Ducie House 37 Ducie Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 2JW
MAG Global UK Ltd provides specialist staffing support to the Health and Social Care sectors across the UK, India, Australia, Canada, and Europe. They recruit permanent Doctors and Nurses for an extensive client portfolio, including NHS and private care homes. The Belfast-based company works with the M&G Immigration and Study Abroad Consultants from their office located in India.
188 Kingsway, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 9AD
An established industry expert, KTG Recruitment deals exclusively with the Education, Health Care, and Social Care sectors. For over 15 years, they have been placing professionals in an array of temporary and permanent appointments at all levels. The entity caters to an extensive range of clients across the UK and delivers its expertise to the Homecare discipline. They are an accredited member of the REC.
1, Fishergate Court, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8QF
Staffing Personnel was established in 2009 and is located in London. They provide services to adults requiring short-term and long-term personal, physical, or domestic support. They also assist families in the recruitment of Maids, International Nannies, Housekeepers, and Cleaners. They are a registered provider of the Care Quality Commission.
246-250 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9HZ
Oxford HR recruits for a wide range of interim and permanent positions in a plethora of sectors nationwide and globally. With teams based in Amsterdam, London, Nairobi, and Oxford, they cater to various markets, such as Charities & Not for Profits, Education, Executive Search, Health, Higher Education, International Development, and Philanthropy and Foundations. They have a breadth of experience in connecting candidates and clients since 1995.
46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6HT
Prospect Health is a talent consultancy that specialises in supplying professional staff to the Health Care sector. Their areas of expertise include Audiology, Primary Care, Medical Devices, Nursing, International Hospital Doctors, Veterinary, and more. They have worked with clients like Orthofix, Optical Express, and MedicalOne. Some roles they recruit for include Registered Veterinary Nurse, Pharmacy Manager, Vet, and Clinical Lead Pharmacist.
2 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1EL
Logic 360 has offices in Warwick (main) and Colnbrook, Berkshire. They work in the Aviation, Automotive, Logistics and Warehousing sectors. They provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients ranging from small businesses to large organisations nationwide and internationally. Logic 360 is part of the Assured Group of Companies, the biggest company within the Automotive sector in the UK.
Unit 2, Polygon Business Centre, Blackthorne Road, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0QT
Founded in 2005, The Finegreen Group is an award-winning staffing and recruiting agency that offers its services to the Healthcare industry for both the public and private sectors. The agency provides interim, fixed-contract, and permanent personnel, and operates from its offices in Manchester, London and Nottingham. Head of Nursing, Head of Site Operations, and Associate Director of Patient Flow are some roles they fill.
Suite 3, First Floor Building 3 Universal Square, Manchester, Lancashire, M12 6JH
Bridge View Recruitment, located in Lincoln, sources Care specialists for a wide range of public and private establishments that include Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Hospitals and the NHS. Having over 10 years of experience, they focus on temporary assignments of Nursing Staff and Healthcare Assistants into last minute shift cover and fixed term contract settings. Such personnel have been verified to have UK work eligibility and are DBS-checked.
6 Park Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1UF
Everest Recruitment and Services is a multi-sector recruitment firm handling Health & Social Care, Warehouse & Logistics, Business Support and more. Besides permanent, temporary and contract recruitment, they also conduct International Recruitment and Workforce Development. Their affiliations include a membership in the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and partnership with Healthier Business Group, a healthcare compliance provider.
185 Adelphi Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7BH
Vertex Healthcare provides fully vetted medical professionals, for temporary positions in the private sector, nationwide throughout the UK. We specialise in providing Healthcare Assistants (HCA) and Support workers, seniors and nurses (RGN and RMN). Our existing clients comprise of large care home companies; residential and supported living, and nursing homes. Get in touch today for a swift response so we can help you!
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ