Dispensary & Lab Assistant chez Vca

Dispensary & Lab Assistant

Location: 608 Vet Practice, Solihull (with branch work at Acocks Green and Bentley Heath)

We are looking for a Dispensary and Lab Assistant with a strong focus on client care—a professional all-rounder who can bring flexibility and energy to support our busy 24-hour hospital in non-clinical areas.

This varied role will involve not only working behind the scenes in the dispensary and laboratory, but also directly with clients—answering queries both in person and over the phone. Ideally, you will have previous experience in a dispensing pharmacy or veterinary environment, but this is not essential. If you have excellent client care skills, a keen eye for detail, and the willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining stock levels of medications and supplies (both physically and electronically)
• Running blood and urine samples in-house
• Packing and sending external laboratory samples
• Training to carry out cytology and microbiology

About the role:

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Includes some evenings and weekends on a rota basis
• Main practice (Solihull) open 8am–7pm; 
• Separate dedicated team provides in-house night service (7pm–8am)

About us:

Established for over 90 years, 608 Vet Practice provides 24/7 veterinary care across Solihull, Acocks Green, and Bentley Heath. Our team is a welcoming mix of longstanding staff and newer colleagues, including home-grown talent who have progressed through our structured career development pathways.

We have a fantastic, supportive team of 15 Vets and 25 RVNs/SVNs/PCAs who work closely together and place huge emphasis on compassionate care and excellent client service. As part of Linnaeus, opportunities for career growth and development are wide-ranging and well-supported.

Why join us?

• Be part of a busy, established practice with an excellent reputation
• Work alongside a friendly, experienced, and supportive team
• Benefit from a clear career structure with opportunities to progress
• Gain valuable experience in both dispensary and lab work

We are a busy practice, so we’re looking for someone enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to get stuck in. If you enjoy variety, take pride in great client care, and want to develop your skills in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the 608 Vets team and be part of our continued success.

Salary Value: £24,845 per annum;