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We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Night Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our inpatients.
You will work alongside a small, close-knit team of vets, nurses, and patient care assistants, helping to care for patients across our medical ward, cattery, surgical ward, and ICU.
Shift Pattern
1. 7 nights on / 7 nights off
2. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 8:30pm – 6:00am
3. Friday & Saturday: 8:30pm – 8:00am
4. 33.5 hours
You will be:
5. A strong communicator
6. Adaptable and reliable
7. Hard-working, proactive, and calm under pressure
8. Comfortable working nights in a clinical environment
9. A strong team player with a positive attitude
Key Responsibilities
10. Providing high standards of inpatient care
11. Assisting with patient restraint when required
12. Supporting medication dispensing under direction
13. Maintaining excellent infection control standards
14. Carrying out housekeeping and cleaning duties
15. Cleaning and closing down clinical areas at the end of shifts
16. Managing inventory and stock levels
17. Packaging and processing laboratory samples
18. Performing basic administrative tasks
19. Answering phone calls and assisting with front desk duties
20. Supporting other hospital departments as required
21. Working collaboratively within a small multidisciplinary team
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a busy veterinary hospital environment while playing a vital role in overnight patient care.
What we offer
22. 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
23. Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
24. Career progression opportunities
25. Staff discount schemes
26. Life Assurance
27. Enhanced sickness pay
28. Enhanced equal family leave
29. E-car salary sacrifice scheme
30. Employer contribution pension scheme
31. Wellness program including:Employee assistance programEyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to work scheme
32. Recruitment referral reward scheme