Patient Care Assistant - Out of Hours

Linnaeus; Penarth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider seeks a passionate Patient Care Assistant for the Out of Hours team in Penarth. You will support the nursing process and maintain care standards for various patients, with training provided for those new to veterinary care. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic team players committed to animal welfare.

Benefits

10% shift allowance

Extensive free online CPD program

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Free annual Flu jab

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal handling or veterinary setting is favorable.
• Reliable individual with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team and help provide nursing care to patients.
• Maintain high standards in infection control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

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Hours: 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM, 4 nights on 4 nights off

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Out of Hours team. Previous experience in animal handling or working in a veterinary setting is favorable, although it is not a requirement as training will be provided. The ideal candidate is a reliable individual with attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to be an excellent team player.

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will be a key member of the night team supporting the nursing team. Overnight you will be working effectively alongside the OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse to help provide the highest standard of nursing care to a variety of patients. You also have a significant role in maintaining our high standards in infection control and performing non-clinical duties.

You will be trained to assist the OOH RVN with patient handling, meeting the husbandry needs of our patients, running diagnostic tests in our in-house lab and report results our clinical team.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Out of Hours team. Previous experience in animal handling or working in a veterinary setting is favorable, although it is not a requirement as training will be provided. The ideal candidate is a reliable individual with attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to be an excellent team player.

Benefits

• 10% shift allowance
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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