Patient Care Assistant – Veterinary Surgery
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team at Plunketts Veterinary Surgery (a CVS Group UK practice). This full‑time, 40‑hour per week role is a fixed‑term contract ending 30 June 2026.
About the Role
The Patient Care Assistant is a foundation position that supports our qualified Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and veterinarians in providing outstanding care to our animal patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Nursing care to patients
* Assisting vets and nurses in restraining animals for treatment
* Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
* Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
* General cleaning and maintenance duties
* Running internal lab samples
* Answering emergency calls
* Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments
Qualifications and Skills
* Excellent communication and empathy skills
* Strong customer service experience dealing with members of the public
* Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, handling, and a high level of understanding of animals’ welfare needs
* Resilience to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
* Positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
* Experience in a veterinary environment is desirable
Benefits
* Annual salary between £20,800 and £25,396
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus bank holidays
* Option to buy/sell up to an additional 4 weeks of annual leave
* Staff discount scheme on veterinary bills and products
* Private health benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First‑Aiders
Contract Information
Fixed‑term contract until 30 June 2026. Works 5 days a week, including every other Saturday, with time off in lieu.
Additional Information
We are unable to consider candidates who do not have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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