Medivet Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be an integral part of the practice team.
Working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients.
40 hours a week and some weekends based at the Wokingham practice and Lower Earley. Manual Driving Licence essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients
* Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment
* Prepare and maintain medical equipment
Key Benefits
* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
* Life Assurance 3 x salary.
* Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person if you need support.
* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave you can use as you wish.
* Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounts on Medivet products and services.
In This Role You Will
* Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
* Support with operations and procedures.
* Deliver patient monitoring and care, including everyday care: walking, toileting and feeding.
* Ensure the completion of all pre and post operation activity.
* Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
* Dispense any medication required under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
Your Skills And Experience
* Experience working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with colleagues.
* Able to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
* Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Able to prioritise a range of tasks and own workload.
* Flexible and willing to learn.
* An understanding of the purpose and importance of regulation and compliance.
Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction matters and that we can make a real difference. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.
Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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