Patient care assistant, Wellesbourne (Maternity Cover)
Salary from: £25,646 FTE per annum
Location: Avonvale Veterinary Centres-Wellesbourne
Job Type: Fixed-term contract
Hours: 35 hours per week
We are currently looking for PCA to join our team at Wellesbourne.
We are a group of seven Primary Care Practices based around the county of Warwickshire. With over 40 years’ experience, our RCVS qualified vets and nurses are dedicated to looking after small animals and their needs. Having multiple certificate holders in surgery, imaging, and medicine, we take pride in continuously developing our employees’ skills and interests within the veterinary industry.
The role will be at our Wellesbourne branch
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our fantastic team.
You will work in all areas of practice, and it will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people.
You will be responsible for preparing theatre for surgeries, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, assist with patient care and husbandry, running in‑house lab tests, packaging biological samples and assisting with the smooth running of the practice.
Travel to our other branches may be required so a driving licence is essential.
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
* E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness programme including:
o Employee assistance programme
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
About us
Based in the sought‑after area of Warwickshire, we have the best of both worlds with historic castles, beautiful countryside including the nearby Cotswolds and with the City of Birmingham only 30 minutes’ drive and London a direct train away.
We are a very close‑knit team and have both a summer social, visits from Annie’s Antics ice‑cream van and a Christmas party each year.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss further, please get in touch with ophelia.hinds@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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