Patient Care Assistant

Goudhurst (Goudhurst); Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Cranbrook is seeking a passionate Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care and support our qualified team. Responsibilities include caring for patients, assisting with treatments, and covering the reception desk. We offer competitive benefits, including generous leave and health programs, within a supportive team dedicated to animal welfare.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Staff discount on veterinary services

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and handling animals.
• Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
• Previous experience in a veterinary environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients.
• Assist Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment.
• Clean, walk, and feed patients.
• Prepare emergency and operating facilities.
• Run internal lab samples.
• Answer emergency calls.
• Cover receptionist desk.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Animal welfare experience

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? So are we!

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at our Goudhurst Veterinary Practice.

You'll be joining us on a full time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week.

Take a look at the practice; Goudhurst Vets, Cranbrook | The Vet Collection

About CVS:

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria 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.

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: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals

About the role:

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:

• Nursing care to patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
• General cleaning and maintenance duties
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls
• Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments

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

• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
• Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills

Experience 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 will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
• A range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
• and more!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking the link here: CVS Employee Benefits

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.

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