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.
Staff Partners Healthcare provides recruitment services in Healthcare, covering Psychiatry, Mental Health, Nursing and Allied Health Professions & Health Science Services. Their network extends nationwide through sites in Ware and Long Bennington, connecting with potential Prescribers, Clinical Pharmacists, Support Workers and more who have passed DBS and right to work checks. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Widbury Barns, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7QE
Liquid Personnel is a specialist Social Care, Criminal Justice and Special Educational Needs consultancy. They provide temporary and permanent solutions for local authorities, NHS Trusts, charities, fostering agencies and other private sector organisations throughout the UK.
4th Floor, One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 1RN
Recruit4vets is a Veterinary Recruitment Agency in the UK, specialising in the placement of locum and permanent Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses throughout the country. Founded in 2012 and based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Recruit4vets covers a large selection of permanent Vet Positions, Veterinary Nurse Vacancies, Locum Vet Jobs and Locum Nurse Positions.
1 Cardale Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1RY
The Animal People is a Solihull-based niche international recruitment agency in Pet, Animal Health and Veterinary. Specifically, they recruit in Veterinary & Science, Marketing, Business Support and more - including for Executive and Management roles. With over 40 years of collective knowledge and experience, they have a 100% fill rate for exclusive vacancies and a 98% client retention rate. They are members of The Recruitment Network.
141 High Street, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3SR
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
Established in 2011, Select Medical is a Healthcare recruitment service provider. They help find temporary placements for Healthcare workers and Locum doctors in the NHS, and also permanent positions for Nurses in the UK.
Office 11 Austin Court Business Centre, 64 Walsall Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4QY
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
Initial Healthcare Ltd is a Healthcare specialist that supplies permanent and temporary professionals to NHS hospitals, local authorities, voluntary, public, and private organisations. They often hire staff for a broad range of appointments, including Practice Nurses, Care Assistants, Senior Carers, Home Managers, and Deputy Managers. Founded in 2001, the agency also provides training for qualified candidates.
Flemington House Flemington Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G72 8YF
HPRtalent assigns job seekers to various interim, permanent, and temporary positions. The niche agency has national coverage and caters to an array of sectors. These include Accountancy & Finance, Automotive, Banking, Catering & Hospitality, Environmental, IT, Legal, Merchandising, Project Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, and Warehousing & Distribution. From its Nottingham office, they typically work with blue-chip organisations.
6th Floor City Gate East, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5FS
Medical Research Network has been supplying professional staff within the Health Care industry since 2006. They specialise in the placement of experienced and trained Research Nurses and Study Site Coordinators across the globe. MRN has previously recruited for roles such as Clinical Project Manager, Registered Nurse, Vendor Manager, Executive Assistant, Integration Engineer, and Contracts Associate.
Talon House Presley Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0ES
London Healthcare Locum deals primarily with the Healthcare industry. Based in Ilford, they work closely with England NHS Trusts and provide short-term, long-term and temporary staffing solutions. Examples of positions they recruit for include Registered General Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Paediatric Registrar, Surgical SpR, Senior House Office Obs and Gynae, and Medical Consultant.
Amanveer House, 525 Green Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9RH
Aspire Locums specialises in the recruitment of Medical staff in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire. This family-run agency caters to the NHS and private health sector for short-term and long-term staff. The agency conducts compliance checks similar to the NHS on candidates for roles in Dental, General Practice, Administration, Pharmacy and Allied Healthcare.
33 Lauriston Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 9TP
Health Professionals recruits Nursing staff in the UK. They have more than 21 years of experience in recruitment and have offices nationwide, including in the North and Midlands. They recruit Paediatric Nurses, Theatre Nurses, Registered Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics.
40 Highgate West Hill, London, Highgate, London, N6 6LS
Founded in 2004, Xperience Care is a provider of Healthcare staffing services for permanent, temporary, and locum positions. They supply significant numbers of temporary, locum, and permanent nurses and other health professionals. They specialise in several areas like Autism, Nursing Services, Specialist Care, Mental Health, Learning Disability, and more.
Suite 9 Kingsway House King Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8HY
Heqlas Care Agency Ltd is a Health and Social Care-focused recruitment specialist that serves a diverse national client group. Headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, they typically attract Healthcare Assistants, Home Care Managers, Senior Carers, and Support Workers to various temporary and full-time placements. The firm also covers Elderly Care, Palliative Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Physical Disability, and Social Care divisions.
Unit 1, The Beacon, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE4 9PQ
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
Ark Nursing & Care supplies various Health & Social Care professionals to hospitals, care homes, residential homes, children units, and other establishments across North Devon, even on short notice. These include Trained & Registered Nurses, Care Workers, Domestic Assistants, as well as Cooks and Kitchen Assistants. Also, they offer training courses such as safeguarding, first aid, dementia care, infection control, and health & safety.
140 Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1BJ
Central Recruitment Services deals exclusively with the Health, Social Care and related industries. They provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions to housing associations, charities, local authorities, the NHS and private sector organisations in London and surrounding areas. They also offer training and eLearning services.
2 Aztec Row, Islington, London, N1 0PW
Advantage Healthcare Limited offers services for the Healthcare industry, specialising in Complex Care, Learning Disabilities, Pediatrics and more. They cater to various institutions like nursing care homes, private hospitals and assisted learning organizations. With a primary office in Telford, they also have teams based across England and Wales where they provide assistance to babies, young children and the elderly.
Suite 72, 33 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF11 9HB
Carers Elite deals exclusively with the Healthcare industry. Formed in 2015, the agency provides temporary and permanent Nurses and Carers to clients in Downham Market and surrounding areas. Examples of roles they offer include RGN, RMHN, HCA, Support Worker, Social Worker, Chef/Cook and Admin Assistant.
53 High Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9HF
Cheshire-based Citizen Recruitment has worked primarily within the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industry since 2009. They recruit from graduate up to board positions, for the following disciplines: Health, Safety & Environmental, Engineering, Procurement & Supply Chain, Quality, Technical & Laboratory, and Production & Operations. They also cater to the Pharmaceutical, FMCG, and Medical Devices sectors.
Northwich Business Centre, Meadow Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5BF
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
Jark is a multi-sector recruitment group with 21 locations across the UK and Ireland in Cambridge, Dereham, Belfast and more. Industries they cover include Commercial, Construction, Driving, Healthcare, Industrial and Power & Engineering. Since their foundation in 1996, they have assisted thousands of candidates seeking permanent and temporary jobs in companies like Shell, Burberry and DHL. They also support overseas recruitment for Healthcare.
23 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1DG
Panoramic Associates works with over 85% of UK local authorities to provide Talent Acquisition, Outsourced Recruitment Partner, Executive Search, and Consultancy services to the Public Sector and Housing Market. The firm is a division of Precision Resource Group (PRG) and they supply senior interims, specialist consultants, and front-line agency staff across the UK. Their clients include L&Q, Luton, Islington, and Brent.
St. Bartholomews House Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NH
Established in 2004, D A Selection Ltd is a specialist recruitment firm that provides temporary and permanent staffing solutions of all levels to the Mining sector. They also offer their services to other industries like Oil & Gas, Healthcare, IT, Financial Services, Real Estate, Agriculture, and Manufacturing.
22 Raffles House, Brampton Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 4BU
Express Recruitment is a multi-discipline firm handling employment in Business Support, Call Centre & Customer Care, Engineering, European Sales & Marketing, Finance, Healthcare & Education, Professional Services and Tech & IT. With offices in Nottingham and Derby, they work across the East Midlands, sourcing applicants for permanent and temporary jobs. They were incorporated in 1987.
Patriot Way Business Park\r\n19 & 20 St Christopher\'s Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JY
Jobline Recruitment specialises in both Perm/Temp positions. We provide Health Care Assistants, Carers, Night Carers & Cooks, setting the standard for quality and reliability in the industry. Our rigorous recruitment process guarantee candidate compliance with RTW regulations and thorough reference & DBS checked. Explore the difference with Jobline: Outstanding service at EXCEPTIONALLY COMPETATIVE rates. We are here for you 24/7
211a Marsland Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 3ND