Patient Care Assistant

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Birthday Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Eyecare voucher

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work

Staff discount

Job summary

Paragon Referrals, part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in Wakefield. The role covers inpatient care across our diagnostic imaging department, dispensary and laboratory, with a 40-hour week and weekend coverage.

You will work closely with vets, nurses and support staff in a busy hospital environment, delivering high standards of care, maintaining infection control and contributing to a positive team culture.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Strong communicator

Adaptable

Hard-working

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

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.

#LI-OH1 #LI-Onsite Salary Value: £26,701 per annum; OUTSTANDING QUALITY CARE