Patient Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Sheffield is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide essential care for animals in a supportive environment. The role involves working with veterinary surgeons, maintaining patient records, and assisting with procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience with animals and be dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. This position offers competitive benefits including 5 weeks holiday and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness program

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide vital care to patients alongside veterinary surgeons.
• Record and update patient information.
• Clean and maintain patient accommodation.
• Exercise, feed, and groom patients.
• Administer medication and prepare patients for procedures.

Skills

Experience with animals

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Dedication

Proactivity

Education

Qualification in animal care

Job description

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.

Roles and 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 [e-mail]