12/06/2026
Anyone dreamt of doing an amazing job with animals, but not just any animals…CATS!! Job alert 📣
I used to be a VCA and it was such an amazing job. I actually cried on my way to work because it was a dream come true. And with a small close-knit team the value you get from working together will make your experience POP! I know this team too. So yeah, maybe a little bias, but still that just means I know they’re great people who care deeply, and that’s the truth.
I loved my VCA job, back when it was my first animal related job, and it gave me skills I still use today. Yup, when I’m caring for your kitty the little VCA in me is also there checking my skills over and making sure I’m working not just for the grooming but for the health as well
Give it a go. They don’t bite 😉
Job Vacancy: Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)
Location: Portchester, Hampshire
Position: Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)
Hours: Shifts between 9:00am – 7:00pm, Monday to Friday (subject to business needs)
Salary: National Minimum Wage
About Us
VET2CAT is a small independent, cat-only veterinary practice located in Portchester. We are a dedicated team consisting of 1 vet/practice owner, 1 nurse/practice manager and 1 customer care coordinator, providing a unique mix of in-clinic appointments, routine procedures, and compassionate home visits for our feline patients. We pride ourselves on delivering stress-free, premium care exclusively to cats.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our tight-knit team. This is a highly varied role where you will support our team across all aspects of the practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting with the handling and restraint of feline patients during clinic appointments, visits and procedures.
Maintaining clinical cleanliness, setting up for procedures, sterilising equipment, preparing surgical kits, restocking the clinic, visit bags and the car.
Providing exceptional care and comfort to hospitalised cats.
Assisting on home visits, including driving the practice vehicle when required.
Managing front-of-house duties, answering phones, replying to WhatsApp messages/emails and greeting clients.
Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a VCA in a veterinary practice.
Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential (required for home visits).
Feline Focus: A deep love for cats and a gentle, patient approach to feline handling.
Skills: Excellent communication skills, a professional phone manner, and strong team-working skills.
Benefits
Healthshield healthcare benefit scheme.
Company pension scheme.
Currently no weekend or bank holiday shifts.
No out-of-hours (OOH) shifts.
A supportive, friendly, independent working environment.
How to Apply
If you have the required experience and a passion for feline nursing care, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected].
