Animal Care Assistant / Patient Care Assistant (PCA/ACA)
Location: V For Vets, Peachman Way, Postwick, Broadland Business Park, Norwich, NR7 7YW
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, with regular performance and development reviews
Start date: By agreement
Join Norwich’s growing Independent Veterinary Practice
V For Vets is an independent, vet-owned veterinary practice founded and led by two experienced veterinary surgeons.
Since opening in December 2025, we have grown rapidly and are now entering an exciting new stage of development. After seven successful months of caring for pets across Norwich and Norfolk, we are expanding our team and looking for a kind, reliable and enthusiastic Animal Care Assistant / Patient Care Assistant to join us.
We care for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles and other exotic pets, with facilities designed to support everything from preventative healthcare and consultations to surgery, diagnostic imaging, hospitalisation and emergency care.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a meaningful, long-term career in veterinary care while working within a supportive and genuinely independent practice.
The role
As an Animal Care Assistant, you will play an important part in the daily running of the hospital and the care of our patients.
Your responsibilities may include:
The role will involve physical work, including cleaning, lifting, bending and spending extended periods on your feet. Some evening and weekend work will be required as part of the practice rota.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
Previous experience within a veterinary practice, rescue centre, boarding facility, farm, animal-care setting or customer-facing role would be beneficial, but it is not essential. The right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn are equally important.
An animal-care qualification would be welcomed but is not required.
Career development
This position may particularly suit someone who hopes to train as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the future.
We are committed to supporting the development of our team, and progression opportunities may become available for suitable team members based on performance, experience, business requirements and readiness for further training.
Although progression cannot be guaranteed immediately, you will have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses while gaining valuable experience within a modern veterinary practice.
Why join V For Vets?
What we offer
About V For Vets
V For Vets was created to provide advanced, compassionate and individualised veterinary care while offering a supportive and fulfilling workplace for veterinary professionals.
Our aim is to build lasting relationships with our clients, provide continuity of care and treat every patient as an individual. We believe that excellent veterinary care begins with a team that feels respected, supported and proud of the work it does.
This is more than an entry-level animal-care position. It is an opportunity to become part of a growing independent practice and help shape what we build next.
How to apply
Please apply by email at info@vforvets.co.uk with:
You can learn more about us at www.vforvets.co.uk or through our social media pages
V For Vets Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Pay: From £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
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