Patient Care Assistant

Linnaeus Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Guildford is looking for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join their team. The PCA will support the veterinary staff in patient care and maintain a clean environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in veterinary or medical sectors and a passion for animal care. This role offers opportunities for career progression, including a pathway to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse, along with extensive benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

Extensive Internal CPD

Potential career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Wellness program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to assist and communicate with the veterinary team.
• Willingness to learn and potentially pursue a career as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Clean and disinfect patient accommodations.
• Assist with reception and client care.
• Support Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses as needed.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Experience in veterinary, medical or care sectors

Reliable and adaptable

Understanding and empathetic

Job description

Due to expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join us at Alder Vets. You will be joining a fantastic team that we couldn't be more proud of! PCA's work in a variety of areas in practice and it will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people, including management, Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses. Working enthusiastically within the team, you will help maintain a happy, efficient, and effective working environment. You will be responsible for preparing theatre for surgeries, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, assist with patient care, ensuring our patients are exercised and fed regularly, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples and assisting with the smooth running of the practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for animals. It is also a great way to pursue a career to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the future. We would encourage the completion of our in-house PCA course with support from one of our nurses as your mentor. The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary, medical or care sectors. Duties would also include:

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling and restraint. Ensuring that all handling and restraint is carried out in a patient friendly approach to ensure no unnecessary stress or discomfort to the patient.
• Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation. Play an active role in maintaining the hospital and its infection control. This will include sterilising and deep cleaning among other duties.
• Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.
• Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required.
• Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic.

We are a RCVS accredited, two-site Primary Care Practice based in Guilford and Hazelmere. We aim to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for small animals in a friendly and professional environment. Our practices are continuously being updated to ensure that our pets are being cared for in the best way possible, through our facilities and caring team. At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Extensive Internal CPD
• Potential career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme, Salary Value: £25,646 per annum