If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application. Job title: Patient Care Assistant Location: Calder Vets Dewsbury Hours: 40h per week Calder Vets are recruiting for a Patient Care Assistant to join their team in the Dewsbury branch. This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 12 months. In this role you will have the opportunity to progress your career in the veterinary industry and working alongside our Registered Veterinary Nurses. The role of a Patient Care Assistant is to support the nursing and wider practice team in achieving the highest standards of care. The Patient Care Assistant role will involve working in a variety of areas within the practice to support the team. It will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people including Management, Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses. Working enthusiastically within the team you will help maintain a happy, efficient and effective working environment. Ensure the highest standard of care is provided to our patients and clients. Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic. Assist with patient handling and restraint. Ensuring that all handling and restraint is carried out in a ‘patient friendly’ approach to ensure no unnecessary stress or discomfort to the patient. Prepare and maintain patient accommodation taking into account the condition and welfare of the patient, environmental enrichment and additional supporting aids as necessary. Cleaning and disinfection of patient accommodation to include ward and isolation accommodation. In-patient care to include exercising, feeding and grooming of hospitalised patients. Benefits 5 weeks holiday bank holidays Birthday Leave External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave Wellness program including: Employee assistance programme Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Childcare vouchers Recruitment referral reward scheme. About us Calder Vets is a Tier 3 Hospital based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, a 13-minute train ride from the city of Leeds with easy access to the beautiful Peak District and the city of York less than 1 hour away. We are a high-standard primary care and referral Tier 3 Hospital with ten satellite clinics. We practice an excellent level of patient care in our first-class facilities and we are proud to provide our own 24-hour on-site emergency care through our dedicated ECC night team. We try to live and breathe our Core Values. We are a large, friendly, welcoming team that enjoys bringing fun into the workplace. Our Champions Team organises regular events and we have made an exciting Engagement Action Plan together as a team. We are also working on our well-being agenda, with trained Mental Health First Aiders on-site and working towards our investors in the Environment Silver Award. We often discuss clinical cases through Vet meetings and M and M rounds. What we're looking for: Previous experience in working within a veterinary practice or Previous experience in working and/or caring for animals Basic understanding of animal welfare and handling Reliable and hard working Able to work in a team and on their own The ability to take instructions. For any more information please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Coordinator Sofia on sofia.thackray@linnaeusg roup.co.uk LI-ST1 LI-Onsite Salary Value: £25,646.40; Salary Description: per annum; We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk