Compassionate Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

CVS Group; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Min wage alignment

5 weeks annual leave + BH

Staff discount on veterinary bills

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First-Aiders

Job summary

CVS Group plc’s Putlands Veterinary Centre in Paddock Wood is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to support our RVNs and Vets in delivering exceptional care. You will be involved in nursing, assisting during treatments, and maintaining clean, safe facilities for a diverse patient caseload.

The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, with a 4- or 5-day pattern and occasional Saturday mornings. A supportive team culture and opportunities to develop in a busy mixed-animal practice are on

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with empathy and listening skills.
• Strong customer service experience when dealing with the public.
• Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling animals.
• Resilient and able to cope with potentially distressing situations.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork.
• Experience in a veterinary environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

communication

customer service

animal welfare

teamwork

resilience

veterinary environment

Job description

CVS Group plc’s Putlands Veterinary Centre in Paddock Wood is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to support our RVNs and Vets in delivering exceptional care. You will be involved in nursing, assisting during treatments, and maintaining clean, safe facilities for a diverse patient caseload.

The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, with a 4- or 5-day pattern and occasional Saturday mornings. A supportive team culture and opportunities to develop in a busy mixed-animal practice are on