Overview
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 Phoenix Vets Practice, Camberly, Surrey (and cover some shifts at our Sandhurst branch). You'll be joining us on a permanent basis, working 41.75 hours per week. The shift pattern is: Monday – Friday and a 1:4 share in the weekend rota.
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.
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Responsibilities
* 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 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 you
* 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
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Veterinary
We are unable to accept or progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK, as we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. CVS is committed to being an inclusive place to work where all colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and everyone feels able to deliver their best.
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