Patient Care Assistant

Linnaeus; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + BD

CPD program access

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Wellness program with EAP, Eyecare, Fl

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Paragon Referrals, part of Linnaeus, in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in inpatient care and related duties. The role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm, with weekend cover for annual leave and a late shift 10:30am–7pm when required.

You will work closely with vets, nurses and other patient care assistants to care for inpatients across diagnostic imaging, dispensary and laboratory areas.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Reliable and adaptable in a busy veterinary setting.
• Hard-working, proactive and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently.
• Positive attitude and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Providing high standards of inpatient care.
• Assisting with patient restraint when required.
• Supporting medication dispensing under direction.
• Maintaining infection control standards.
• Carrying out housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Closing down clinical areas at end of shifts.
• Managing inventory and stock levels.
• Processing laboratory samples.
• Performing basic administrative tasks.
• Answering calls and assisting with front desk duties.
• Supporting other hospital departments as required.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communicator

Adaptable

Hard-working

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant

Location: Paragon Referrals, part of Linnaeus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Shifts: 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday

There will be a requirement to work at the weekends to cover annual leave. Late shift pattern is 10.30am - 7pm

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our inpatients.

You will work alongside a close-knit team of vets, nurses, and patient care assistants, helping to care for patients across our diagnostic imaging department, dispensary and laboratory

You will be:

• A strong communicator
• Adaptable and reliable
• Hard-working, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Comfortable working solo
• A strong team player with a positive attitude

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high standards of inpatient care
• Assisting with patient restraint when required
• Supporting medication dispensing under direction
• Maintaining excellent infection control standards
• Carrying out housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Cleaning and closing down clinical areas at the end of shifts
• Managing inventory and stock levels
• Packaging and processing laboratory samples
• Performing basic administrative tasks
• Answering phone calls and assisting with front desk duties
• Supporting other hospital departments as required
• Working collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a busy veterinary hospital environment while playing a vital role in patient care.

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• 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

About us

We are a new state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary referral small animal practice, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level, it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care to our patients with a kind and compassionate approach. Our Paragon team is committed to the highest quality of care and the excellence of service, assuring patients get the best possible treatment.

Paragon Veterinary Referrals 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.