Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our Veterinary Hospital in Basildon Pitsea. Our 24-hour hospital is state of the art and purpose built and has recently been expanded to include facilities for MRI, hydrotherapy, orthopaedics & exotic patients in addition to our existing CT scanner, theatres and hospital wards. Our primary focus is to offer excellent clinical care to our patients and a high level support and development for our team. Our clinical team currently consists of 14 vets, 25 nurses and 7 VCAs and is always growing. You will assist the day and night team colleagues with clinical and non-clinical support to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to provide the best standard of patient care.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all clinical areas
* Answering calls, greeting clients and taking payments
* Preparing, packaging and sterilising instruments and equipment
* Walking, feeding and assisting with care of inpatients & surgical patients
* Assisting with consultations and dispensary processes
* Processing lab samples for external analysis and running in house tests
Position details
We are looking for a part time colleague working an average of 24.5 hours a week. This consists of 1 weekday shift of 4pm-12am and weekends - Saturday & Sunday 3pm - 12am.
Benefits
* Fun, supportive and friendly working environment with opportunities for career development
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Being part of the Pets at Home Group, entitlement to 20% discount at The Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
* Discounts and cashback offers at a range of retail stores and online shops
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