Night Veterinary Care Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Night Veterinary Care Assistant to join our independently owned referral clinic. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working nights and takes pride in delivering excellent inpatient care during quieter but critical hours.

You will be a key part of the overnight team, working alongside a registered veterinary nurse and on-site veterinary surgeons to care for hospitalised patients, support emergency and referral cases, and ensure the clinic runs smoothly and safely throughout the night.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing hands-on care for inpatients, working closely with the overnight registered veterinary nurse and veterinary surgeons

• Ensuring patient comfort, cleanliness, and wellbeing throughout the night

• Monitoring patients overnight alongside the veterinary and nursing team

• Assisting with patient handling and restraint in a calm and compassionate manner

• Supporting emergency and urgent cases as they arrive overnight

• Assisting vets and nurses with overnight procedures, diagnostics, and treatments

• Preparing and cleaning clinical areas, kennels, and wards

• Cleaning, sterilising, and maintaining equipment and instruments

• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control throughout the clinic

• Completing basic records and contributing to clear handovers for the day team

• Helping ensure the clinic is organised and ready for the following day

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic (essential)

• Confidence caring for hospitalised patients

• Calm, practical approach and ability to prioritise tasks during night shifts

• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience in a veterinary referral or emergency and critical care environment

• Relevant animal care or veterinary qualifications

What We Offer

• Salary of £32,315 per annum

• 7 nights on / 7 nights off rota, supporting work–life balance

• Paid 1-hour break included in every 12-hour shift

• 25 nights annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

• A supportive, friendly team within an independently owned referral clinic

• Opportunities to build experience in overnight inpatient and emergency care

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.