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.
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211a Marsland Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 3ND
Based in Dewsbury, Vision Executives specialises in worldwide recruitment for the Eye Care and Ophthalmology industries. They have a network of over 4000 applicants, from Salespeople to C-level executives, spread over 30 countries. They focus on sourcing professionals for the following areas: Eye Wear, Optical Lenses, Surgical Medical Devices, Diagnostic Equipment, Biotechnology, Laser Technology, Pharmaceuticals, and more.
HUB26 Hunsworth Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4LN
Remedium Partners is an award-winning Healthcare specialist recruitment agency in the UK, placing over 2,500 permanent clinicians across 80 NHS trusts since 2013. The agency specialises in the following areas: Accident & Emergency, Medicine, Radiology, Theatres, Pathology, and Psychiatry.
6th & 7th Floor, 3 Moorgate Place, City of London, London, EC2R 6EA
Global Veterinary Careers recruits Veterinary permanent and locum professionals of all levels and disciplines in the UK and abroad, specifically in Australia, Canada and Germany. Likewise, companies using their services will have access to candidates worldwide. They also have a Global Vets Program which provides Visa assistance and more to applicants wanting to work overseas. They were founded in 2018 and their head office is in Exeter.
Woodbury Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AY
Drax Executive, with offices in London and Manchester, offers Leadership consultancy for investment firms, portfolio organisations and more. One of the services they have is Executive recruitment, both for placements that would persist throughout the investment life cycle and short-term burst assignments. Some of their customers are Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited, SRL Traffic Systems Ltd and Succession Wealth.
Savoy Hill House, 7-10 Savoy Hill, The Strand, London, WC2R 0BU
Recruit by Nature is a private Healthcare recruiter. They make permanent placements across the UK. Some of the job roles they recruit for are HCA, RGN, Senior Nurse, Deputy Manager, and Newly Qualified Nurse.
34 Rose Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XU
Xcellin is a recruitment specialist for the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sales markets. Their owners have more than a decade of relevant experience and cover the whole of the UK. Typical vacancies they aim to fill include Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Registered Nurse, NHS Liaison, Nurse Advisor, and Regional Sales Manager. They also recruit for graduate roles.
Ramsbury House, Charnham Lane, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EY
British Nursing Association is an established recruitment specialist that caters to a broad range of clients nationwide. Founded in 1948, the talent company places personnel in various permanent and temporary roles. They typically hire Healthcare Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Registered General Nurses (RGN), and Support Workers. The agency is a corporate member of the A24 Group and registered with the Care Quality Commission.
92 - 96 Lind Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4PL
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
Vets2Go helps satisfy Veterinary personnel requirements, supplying Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and Area Managers since 2014. With a headquarters in Brackley, they handle permanent, temporary, contract and locum assignments. Collectively, their consultants have 40 years of relevant experience and they make sure that candidates have passed clinical skills assessment tests and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons membership checks.
Unit 9, Glebe Farm, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5JE
Clinical Selection delivers talent management solutions to a diverse range of clients nationwide and globally. These include Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Medical Devices employers. With teams in Herts and Leeds, the agency has been operating since its establishment in 2018. Clinical Selection is the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award.
9 Queen Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8AF
Locum Occupational Therapy is a specialist consultancy that provides staffing solutions for the Occupational Therapy sector. The agency is an REC member and has 40 years of combined industry experience. They provide HCPC verification, health screening, DBS disclosure, and other checks for their candidates. They supply Locum Occupational Therapists with specialities in Acute Medicine, Forensic, Hospital, Geriatric, and more, on short notice.
98 - 106 High Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2QS
Founded in 1998, Nursing 2000 is a government-approved recruitment agency that supplies all bands of nursing staff to all areas of the UK. The agency can provide temporary staff on a long-term basis or at short notice. With headquarters in London, Nursing 2000 holds regular recruitment days throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
85-87 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1PH
Oromah International has been recruiting since 2019. They recruit a wide range of Healthcare professionals for vacancies such as Nurse, Senior Carer, Therapist, Pharmacist, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Home Care Assistant, and more. They also handle vacancies within the Engineering, IT, and Accountancy sectors, among others. Oromah International is a Pontypridd-based agency that is a member of the REC and an NHS Employer.
Unit 1A Cardigan Close, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, CF38 1LD
Healthcare Business Solutions specialises in meeting the staffing needs of various Care settings across the UK and abroad. Based in Nottinghamshire, they supply Nurses and other care professionals to the NHS, private practices, and virtual clinics. The company also provides triage solutions via MSK, ophthalmology, dermatology, and mental health. Healthcare Business Solutions has the Care Quality Commission, ISO9001, and ISO27001 certifications.
Pure Offices Limited, Lake View Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0DT
Prochoice Recruitment (UK) is an REC-accredited agency that delivers permanent and temporary Catering, Hospitality, and Dental placements on a 24/7 basis. They cover Nottingham and the East Midlands area, serving small and national organisations. They have previously recruited for roles such as Chef, Waiting Staff, Catering Manager, Kitchen Assistant, Dentist, and Dental staff.
Page Kirk Building, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 6LB
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
Unique Personnel is a Domiciliary Care Agency that provides home care services to local communities in England. It was established in 2001 and has over six branches in East London, Lambeth, Croydon, Tower Hamlets, Bexley, and Lewisham.
256 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1HF
Your Nurse is a specialist Healthcare recruitment agency. Founded in 2015, they provide a 24 hour, 7 days a week service to the NHS and Private sector companies. They cover a wide range of roles including RGNs and Midwives, through to ODPs and Renal Nurses across the UK.
52-54 Gracechurch Street, City of London, London, EC3V 0EH
Right4Recruitment Ltd offers clients in the Health and Social Care market sector temporary and permanent staffing solutions. The agency finds caregivers for people with a variety of conditions, including mental health issues, learning disabilities, drug and alcohol issues, and other health and age-related issues. They have worked with the likes of Brent Council, Life Opportunities Trust, Four Seasons Health Care, and Geometric Results.
KK House/Blue Box, 1 Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7FR
DMR is a trusted sourcing entity that supplies personnel to a wide range of permanent and temporary positions at all levels. They work with national clients in the Driving, Engineering, Healthcare, Industrial, and Office markets. From their Essex and Suffolk branches, the firm also caters its services to various disciplines, such as Commercial, Logistics, and Warehousing. DMR often hires Drivers and Industrial Pickers.
84 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5BS
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
Ideal Staffing offers talent management solutions to a broad range of clients nationwide in the Health and Social Care sectors. They attract staff for temporary, full-time, and part-time placements. Headquartered in Sheffield, the company covers care homes, hospitals, local authorities, and nursing homes. Ideal Staffing also aids in covering various disciplines, such as Down Syndrome, Elderly Care, Mental Health, and Palliative Care.
7th Floor, 2 Pinfold Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GU
Operating for the Health and Social Care industries, New Approach Recruitment Limited offers staffing services to a broad range of employers. These include Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Nursing Homes, Private Hospitals, and Residential Care Homes divisions across the UK. The agency finds professionals for various roles at all levels, such as Clinical Managers, Regional Directors, and Senior Care Workers.
Grosvenor House 3 Chapel Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4AB
KPI Care is a temporary and permanent Care recruiter. The firm has multiple offices including in Crewe, Deeside, and Manchester and they are available 24 hours a day and on weekends. They also offer training and adhere to the standards set by CQC and Skills for Care Organisations.
94 Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6AW
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
Sasi Technologies is a workforce provider for the IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Healthcare sectors, specialising in recruiting Oncology, Medical Physics, Radiography, and other Allied Health Professionals. They were founded in 2018 and are members of the REC. They utilise digital technologies to find the best candidate for vacancies they handle.
4 Betula Grove, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0RF
Premier Recruitment Solutions supplies temporary and permanent personnel to the Construction, Commercial, Automotive, Driving and Industrial market sectors. They have partnered with training providers to deliver NVQs ranging from level 1-7 in both Construction and General Business related activities. The agency holds a Gangmasters License and is a member of the GLA, ALP, and REC.
56A London Rd, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AH
Straight Forward Recruitment is a Norwich-based agency that delivers both permanent and temporary recruitment services to businesses within the Food Manufacturing, Agricultural, Warehouse, Logistics, Recycling, and Healthcare sectors, among others. They operate across the regions of Norfolk and East Anglia. They are an Association Of Labour Providers (ALP) member, a Stronger Together Business Partner, and are officially licensed by the GLAA.
27 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1BG
Based in Essex, 121 Jobs is a multi sector employment agency that assists local governments and private clients with the placement of temporary, permanent and contract roles. They operate across the Financial, HR, Marketing & Administration, Legal, IT, Engineering, Social and Healthcare industries for all levels around the UK.
2 Cambridge Road, Finsbury, London, IG11 8NL
Stratton Mills is a staffing consultancy that places workers in the Industrial and Healthcare sectors. From their head office in Leicester, they fill temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide. Several jobs they typically recruit for include Fashion Personnel like Sewing Machinist, Sealer/Graders, and Healthcare Personnel like Domiciliary Carers and Residential Carers.
5 High View Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9LJ