Job Title: Patient Care Assistant (Veterinary)
Location: Wildbore Vetstop, Worksop
Salary: £25,396.80 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 8:00-18:00 or 9:00-19:00, one weekend in four.
Are you an animal lover with a passion for providing exceptional care?
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic team player to join us as a Patient Care Assistant, working to help maintain a happy, efficient and effective working environment.
Your role and responsibilities
The role will be varied, working in all areas throughout the hospital including ward, theatre, laboratory and assisting with consultations.
You will learn new skills with structured in-house training, covering for example inpatient care and theatre skills.
There is a huge amount of support and training resources available to you that will help you develop and progress in the role of a Patient Care Assistant.
You will also have the support from a fantastic team of student nurses and RVNs (Registered Veterinary Nurses).
Duties include:
* Assisting Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses
* Providing reception cover
* Animal handling and husbandry
* General cleaning and practice maintenance
* Assisting in preparing animals for surgeries
* Communicating with the operating team to set up in between procedures
* Assisting with x-rays and ultrasounds
* Laboratory work
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness program including:
* Employee assistance program
* Eyecare voucher scheme
* Free annual Flu jab
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
About Us
We are a Tier 3 RCVS veterinary hospital located in Worksop. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who prioritize the health and wellbeing of pets, providing high standards of care in a friendly environment.
To submit your application, please click the 'Apply now' button at the top of the screen.
Salary Value: £25,396.80 per annum;