Patient Care Assistant

Linnaeus Group; Howden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Howden is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients and ensure a happy working environment. Responsibilities include assisting with reception, infection control, patient handling, and monitoring care under supervision. Previous experience is a plus but extensive training will be provided. The practice promotes quality veterinary care and offers various employee benefits, encouraging both professional growth and a supportive culture.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in veterinary settings is advantageous.
• Training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reception and client care.
• Infection control and maintaining patient accommodation.
• Assisting with patient handling and monitoring.

Job description

Our PCA's play a vital role in support of a variety of patients, making this practice a great place to develop your skills.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic animal lover to be part of our Patient Care Assistant team, working enthusiastically to help maintain a happy, efficient and effective working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reception and client care to include answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.
• Infection control
• Preparing and maintaining patient accommodation
• Assisting with patient handling and restraint
• Monitoring, recording and providing supportive care to patients, under the direction of the Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Assisting with diagnostic techniques to include preparation of equipment, processing and/or packaging for external laboratories.
• Maintenance of theatre to include preparation of the environment and equipment and cleaning, packaging and sterilisation of sterile supplies.
• Assist with the management of the pharmacy to include unpacking of orders, stock rotation and environmental temperatures.

Previous experience is advantageous but training and support for the role will be provided.

About the Practice

Looking to take first steps in a veterinary practice or look to gain experience in a new environment? From Cats and Dogs, to Rabbits and Chickens, your pet is a much loved member of your family, so we will always treat him, or her, as one, just as we do with our own pets - with the very best quality veterinary care.

Here at End Cottage Vets, the welfare of your pets is always our No 1 priority. We have a dedicated team of experienced vets and nurses who have access to all the latest equipment and facilities to give your pet the very best in quality veterinary treatment and care. End Cottage Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world.

Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme