Patient Care Assistant leading to Student Veterinary Nurse

Mvsvets; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the Cotswolds is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Patient Care Assistant. This dynamic role combines nursing duties with reception tasks, providing essential care to animals and excellent customer service. Ideal for those looking to start a career in veterinary nursing, with training opportunities available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays

Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience required, but must meet entry requirements for vet nursing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and assist vets in treatment.
• Handle reception tasks including booking appointments and answering queries.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Customer Service

Animal Welfare

Teamwork

Job description

We have a very exciting role at Stow vets for an enthusiastic and compassionate nursing assistant for our purpose built small animal practice in Stow on the wold, Cotswolds. We are a busy practice with a team of 8 vets, 6 nurses, 8 nurse trainees or care assistants, 6 receptionists and a groomers. You will be working an average of 40 hours a week including weekends and out of hours work with nights onsite. This is a dynamic role with both nursing assistant duties and reception tasks included. You will be dedicated to excellent customer service and patient care.

It is planned that this placement will lead to fully funded veterinary nurse training. No experience is required for this vacancy, however you will need to meet the entry requirements for vet nursing training. Please see the requirements:I want to be a veterinary nurse - Animal Owners

Some of the duties will include:

• Nursing care to patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
• General cleaning and maintenance duties
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls
• Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments

What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:

• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
• Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
• Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable

What we can offer you:

We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:

• Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
• A range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
• and more!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking the link here: CVS Employee Benefits

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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