Patient Care Assistant

Falkland (Newbury); Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Newbury is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to support qualified Nurses and Vets. This role includes assisting in animal treatment, cleaning, and maintaining the clinic. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, empathy, and experience with animals. Apply before October 23rd, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Ability to cope in potentially distressing and emotional situations.
• A positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment.
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding patients.
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities.
• General cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Running internal lab samples.
• Answering emergency calls.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Resilience

Experience with animals

Job description

Overview

Part-time job opportunity for anyone who wants to get their foot in the door of the veterinary profession!

Falkland Veterinary Clinic are looking for someone to join us as a Patient Care Assistant at our busy, first opinion small animal practice, based in Newbury, Berkshire on Saturday mornings, 8.30am - 12.30pm.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding patients
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
• General cleaning and maintenance duties
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years
• Excellent communicators with strong empathy
• Resilience, with the ability to cope in potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
• Experience with animals

How to apply

Please send a CV with a covering letter before Thursday 23rd October, 2025 to Marion (Deputy Head Nurse) at [e-mail]