Compassionate Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

CVS Veterinary Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at Harbour Drayton to support RVNs and Vets in delivering outstanding care for companion animals.

The role involves nursing care, animal handling, lab sample runs, and front-desk duties; it requires empathy, excellent communication, and resilience in a busy clinical environment. Competitive shifts and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service
• Experience handling and caring for animals
• Ability to work with Vets and Nurses
• Ability to cope with distressing situations

Responsibilities

• Nursing care to patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding patients
• Preparing emergency and operating facilities
• General cleaning and maintenance duties
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls
• Covering receptionist desk and handling payments

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Resilience

Animal welfare experience

Job description

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at Harbour Drayton to support RVNs and Vets in delivering outstanding care for companion animals.

The role involves nursing care, animal handling, lab sample runs, and front-desk duties; it requires empathy, excellent communication, and resilience in a busy clinical environment. Competitive shifts and benefits offered.