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.
• 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
This role involves working 40 hours a week, including 1:3 Saturdays, with mornings at Gatley and afternoons at Chorlton.
You will be included in the emergency on-call rota for Ashton and will work 1 bank holiday per year at Ashton.
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.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for personal use.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Role Accountabilities:
At Medivet, exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do. You will:
* Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
* Support with operations and procedures.
* Monitor and care for patients, including walking, toileting, and feeding.
* Ensure completion of all pre- and post-operation activities.
* Assist with patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
* Dispense medication under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
Your Skills and Experience:
You should have:
* Experience working as part of a team and building positive relationships with colleagues.
* The ability to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
* Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* The ability to prioritize tasks and manage your workload effectively.
* Flexibility and willingness to learn.
* An understanding of the importance of regulation and compliance.
About Us:
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals. We also have a growing presence in France, Germany, and Spain.
We support a large, connected community of colleagues who are committed to providing exceptional care. Being part of Medivet means working in a forward-thinking, caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available. Join us and be part of our exciting future. #J-18808-Ljbffr