Are you passionate about making pets a priority? We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at our Roebuck Veterinary Group - Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital.
You'll be joining us on a full time, fixed term basis, working 40 hours per week.
The shift pattern will be: Monday - Friday and a 1:4 share in the weekend rota and a fair share of bank holidays.
Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital | The Vet Collection
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.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a PCA you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.
Nursing care to patients
Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
Answering emergency calls
What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:
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
Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable
Salary will be 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
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.
We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.