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Job ID: 22529
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at our Melbourne Veterinary Centre (Cannock), ideally to start 1st Feb 2026. You will be joining us on a full time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week. The shift pattern will be: Monday – Friday and a 1:4 share in the weekend rota, working half days.
About CVS
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* 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
What We're Looking For
* An excellent communicator with strong empathy
* Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
* Experience or training in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
* Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
* A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
* Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable
What We Can Offer
* Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
* Buy/sell up to an additional 4 weeks annual leave!
* Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
* A range of health benefits including private healthcare
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
* and more!
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.
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Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary
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