Location
Alton, Hampshire
Contract and Shift Pattern
Permanent. Full‑time and part‑time applications will be considered.
Shift Pattern: 20:00 – 08:30, based on a 4 on 4 off rota of an 8‑week rotation equating to a total of 42 hours average per week.
About Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists
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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 is what is at the heart of our work, every day.
About The Role
The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a PCA you will support our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.
Responsibilities
* Nursing care to patients
* Assisting clinicians and nurses in restraining animals for treatment
* Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
* Preparation of emergencies
* General cleaning and maintenance duties
* Running internal lab samples
* Answering emergency calls
Qualifications and Experience
* An excellent communicator with strong empathy
* Excellent customer service skills
* Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling, and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
* Resilience 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 is desirable
What We Offer
* Salary in line with the National Minimum Wage
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
* 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
Eligibility
We are unable to accept applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all 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.
Application
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