Overnight Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

CVS Veterinary Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata)

Staff discount on veterinary bills

Staff discount on Animed Direct

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive team environment

Job summary

CVS Vets is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to join PetMedics Veterinary Hospital, Worsley, Manchester. You will support RVNs and Vets in delivering compassionate care to animal patients and assist with day-to-day clinical tasks.

The role is permanent, 21 hours per week with a 4-on 4-off pattern including night shifts from 23:00 to 06:30, and pay aligned with the National Minimum Wage. A friendly, supportive team awaits.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and public interaction skills.
• Strong communication and empathy when dealing with clients.
• Experience in animal welfare and handling preferred, veterinary setting ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support Nurses with patient care.
• Assist Vets and Nurses with animal restraint.
• Walk, feed, and clean patients.
• Prepare emergency and operating facilities.
• Carry out general cleaning and maintenance.
• Run internal lab samples.
• Answer emergency calls and assist reception as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Team player

Resilience

Animal welfare

Job description

CVS Vets is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to join PetMedics Veterinary Hospital, Worsley, Manchester. You will support RVNs and Vets in delivering compassionate care to animal patients and assist with day-to-day clinical tasks.

The role is permanent, 21 hours per week with a 4-on 4-off pattern including night shifts from 23:00 to 06:30, and pay aligned with the National Minimum Wage. A friendly, supportive team awaits.