Patient Care Assistant

Peak Vets; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Sheffield is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide excellent care for animals. Responsibilities include collaborating with veterinary staff, managing patient records, and assisting with treatments. Previous experience and qualifications in animal care are advantageous. This full-time role offers various benefits including holiday leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with animals is highly desirable.
• A qualification in animal care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside veterinary surgeons and nurses to provide care.
• Record and update patient information.
• Clean and prepare patient accommodation.
• Exercise, feed, and groom patients.
• Handle and restrain patients for treatment.
• Assist with preparing patients for procedures.
• Administer medications and injections.
• Prepare theatre by cleaning and sterilizing instruments.

Skills

Experience working with animals

Dedication and proactivity

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Qualification in animal care

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant (Veterinary)

Salary: £ 25,646.40 per annum

Location: Peak Vets, Sheffield

Job Type: Full time, Fixed term contract

Hours: 40 hours a week - Shift work including some evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Opening hours are 8:00-21:00 Monday-Friday, 8:30-16:00 Saturday and 9:00-13:00 Sunday.

Are you passionate about animal care? Do you dream of a fulfilling career in the veterinary industry?

Here at Peak Vets we have a great team of vets, registered veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses and receptionists who are all committed to animal health and welfare.

This is a demanding role and requires dedication, proactivity, flexibility, a strong work ethic and a strong belief in delivering the highest standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide vital care to patients
• Record and update information on patient records
• Clean, prepare and maintain patient accommodation
• Exercise, feed, and groom patients
• Handle and restrain patients for treatment
• Assist with preparing patients for procedures - clipping - removing food and water where required
• Administer topical and oral medication and administer subcutaneous injections
• Prepare theatre - cleaning and damp dusting - cleaning, packaging, and sterilising instruments - preparing materials, instruments, and equipment

Required Experience

• Previous experience of working with animals (Highly Desirable)
• Qualification in animal care (Desirable)

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
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• 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

About Us

We are a RCVS accredited, small animal veterinary hospital based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on the doorstep of the magnificent Peak District.

We aim to provide high quality but affordable veterinary care from our team of experienced vets, several of whom have or are studying for RCVS certificates in surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, and imaging.

The vets are ably supported by a group of exceptional, caring nurses and support staff. Peak are renowned for our friendly welcome and team spirit.

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information, please contact Sofia at [e-mail]