Night Patient Care Assistant

CVS Group UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on veterinary bills

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First-Aiders

Job summary

Bristol Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Night Veterinary Referral Patient Care Assistant to support RVNs and Vets in delivering top-level care for our animal patients.

You will handle general cleaning, assist during treatments, feed and exercise patients, and help prepare emergency facilities, with shifts from 18:00 to 06:00 on a seven-night cycle.

This permanent role offers a supportive team, staff discounts on veterinary services, and access to wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and empathy in handling clients and patients.
• Experience with animals and welfare understanding is desirable.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning, laundry and maintenance duties around the hospital.
• Assisting vets and nurses in restraining animals for treatment.
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients; preparation of emergency and operating facilities.
• Running internal lab samples.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Animal care

Customer service

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

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We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Night Veterinary Referral Patient Care Assistant at Bristol Vet Specialists.

Location: Bristol

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Working one week on (7), two weeks off (14) with shifts between 18.00 – 06.00, 7 nights per week

Salary

Interviews: TBC

About Bristol Veterinary Specialists

We are one of the largest and most advanced veterinary referral centres in the UK. Covering over 30,000 square feet, it is custom-built with uniquely designed facilities and the latest cutting-edge equipment.

We are proud to provide a diverse range of specialist veterinary referral services. Our services include anaesthesia & analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology (including radiotherapy), orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.

About CVS

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing three main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories and e-commerce division.

Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

About The Role

Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK:

The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a PCA you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.

Some Of The Duties Will Include

• General cleaning, Laundry and maintenance duties around the hospital. Care to patients Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatmentCleaning, walking, and feeding of patients Preparation of emergency and operating facilitiesRunning internal lab samples

What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:

• An excellent communicator with strong empathyAt least 1 years experience working with animalsExcellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the publicExperience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animalsResilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situationsA positive attitude and excellent teamwork skillsExperience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable

What We Can Offer You

We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:

• Salary in line with the National Minimum Wage Supportive and collaborative team environment Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aidersand lots more!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here:

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.