Friendly Veterinary Care Assistant - Growth & Team

Vets for Pets; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Vet Group, Pets atHome

Discounts & cashbacks

In-house career development

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Carrickfergus is looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about animal care. The role supports the team of 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, 4 Vets and 3 CCAs, with a view to future progression to a student Veterinary nurse position.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with two shifts from 8:30am to 7pm and two from 8:30am to 4:45pm. Some Saturdays (9am–12pm) may be required, up to 1 in 3 Saturdays.

Qualifications

• You are the friendly and welcoming face for the client and their pets when they arrive at the practice.
• You stay up-to-speed with the practice services and any additional services available.
• You are calm, attentive, and always focus on the clients’ needs.
• Your enthusiasm and love of pets drive your performance.
• You can handle challenging situations with empathy, from difficult news to a puppy’s first visit.

Responsibilities

• You will assist all colleagues with non-clinical duties to support smooth running of the practice and provide the best standard of patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Pet care passion

Team player

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Job description

Vets for Pets in Carrickfergus is looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about animal care. The role supports the team of 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, 4 Vets and 3 CCAs, with a view to future progression to a student Veterinary nurse position.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with two shifts from 8:30am to 7pm and two from 8:30am to 4:45pm. Some Saturdays (9am–12pm) may be required, up to 1 in 3 Saturdays.