Job Title: Patient Care Assistant (Veterinary)
Location: Wildbore Vetstop, Worksop
Salary: £25,396.80 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 8:00-18:00 or 9:00-19:00, one weekend in four.
Are you an animal lover with a passion for providing exceptional care?
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic team player to join us as a Patient Care Assistant, working to help maintain a happy, efficient and effective working environment.
Your role and responsibilities
The role will be varied, working in all areas throughout the hospital including ward, theatre, laboratory and assisting with consultations.
You will learn new skills with structured in-house training, covering for example inpatient care and theatre skills.
There is a huge amount of support and training resources available to you that will help you develop and progress in the role of a Patient Care Assistant.
You will also have the support from a fantastic team of student nurses and RVNs (Registered Veterinary Nurses).
Duties include:
Assisting Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses
Providing reception cover
Animal handling and husbandry
General cleaning and practice maintenance
Assisting in preparing animals for surgeries
Communicating with the operating team to set up in between procedures
Assisting with x-rays and ultrasounds
Laboratory work
Benefits
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including:
Employee assistance program
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
About Us
We are a Tier 3 RCVS veterinary hospital located in Worksop. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who prioritize the health and wellbeing of pets, providing high standards of care in a friendly environment.
To submit your application, please click the 'Apply now' button at the top of the screen.
Salary Value: £25,396.80 per annum;