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Veterinary Technical Assistant - Hospitalization, Emergency and Operating Room

On-site in Madrid·Added 5 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Grupo IskayPet

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Hours: Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Training as a Veterinary Technical Assistant (ATV) or equivalent.
Previous experience in a leading veterinary hospital, especially in the areas of hospitalization, emergency, operating room, and laboratory.
Good handling and excellent treatment of animals.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate with different clinical profiles.
Organization and ability to manage situations of high clinical workload.
Responsibility, initiative, and a proactive attitude.
Commitment to animal care and welfare.

The role

Join the team at Hospital Veterinario Madrid Centro!

At Hospital Veterinario Madrid Centro, we are a family of professionals who feel passion for veterinary medicine and have a commitment to offering exceptional care to our patients. We believe that success lies in the combination of state-of-the-art technology and the talent of our teams.

Our modern facilities feature advanced equipment such as MRI, CT, endoscopy, and a wide range of diagnostic and treatment devices. This technological environment, together with the experience and dedication of our team of professionals, allows us to guarantee high-quality veterinary services and comprehensive care for every patient.

If you are looking to be part of a constantly evolving hospital, where teamwork, innovation, and professional development are priorities, this is the place for you!

We are looking for a Veterinary Technical Assistant (ATV) to join a leading veterinary hospital and provide support to the clinical team in the areas of hospitalization, emergency, operating room, and laboratory.

What you'll do

The selected person will participate in the care and monitoring of hospitalized patients, preparation and maintenance of the surgical area, assistance in consultations and procedures, management and processing of samples, control and replenishment of clinical material, as well as support for the veterinary team to guarantee quality care and the welfare of the animals.

This is a dynamic position, oriented towards professionals who enjoy working in hospital environments with high clinical activity and who want to be part of a team committed to veterinary excellence.

How you'll work

Availability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays according to service needs.

About Grupo IskayPet

Grupo IskayPet is a pet-care group operating in the Iberian Peninsula, describing itself as an integral and pioneering proposal in the companion-animal care sector. It was formed by bringing together the leading pet-care ecosystems in Iberia, whose brands combine physical stores and online sales with services such as dog grooming and veterinary centres. Its job listings reference retail brands including Kiwoko — which the careers page describes as the leading pet-store chain with more than 190 stores in Spain and Portugal — as well as Tiendanimal and Kivet, with roles spanning store sales, veterinary care, grooming, logistics, finance, legal, CRM and Salesforce development.

In Spain, the group lists offices in Alcorcón (Madrid) and Málaga, alongside a location in Alfena, Portugal, and hires across a very wide geographic footprint, with current openings in regions from Andalusia and Catalonia to Galicia, the Canary Islands and the Balearics. Its careers portal is available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, and the group publishes an ethical code and ESG commitments in Spanish, Portuguese and English — relevant context for international professionals seeking retail, veterinary or corporate roles across its Spanish store and office network.

Industry: Pet Retail
In Spain: Madrid, Málaga

Good to know if you are moving

Group brand Kiwoko operates more than 190 stores across Spain and Portugal, offering a wide network of retail locations for store-level roles.
The group lists offices in Alcorcón (Madrid) and Málaga in Spain, plus Alfena in Portugal.
The careers portal is available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
Beyond retail stores, the group runs services such as dog grooming and veterinary centres, creating varied role types for animal-care professionals.
Current openings span many Spanish regions, including Andalusia, Asturias, Catalonia, Galicia, the Canary Islands, Murcia and the Valencian Community.

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