Surgical Theatre PCA - Veterinary Care Specialist

Linnaeus; Six Mile Bottom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + BDay

Extensive CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

E-car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Linnaeus is seeking a Theatre Focused Patient Care Assistant for DWR Newmarket, Cambridge. You will support patients before, during and after surgical procedures within the Theatre suite or CSSD, assisting veterinary surgeons and nursing staff in a busy specialist centre.

Full-time 40 hours, Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 weekends and on-call duties after induction. Training is provided and there are clear opportunities for career progression within Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health.

Qualifications

• High level of animal handling ability and patience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with the team and clients.
• Strong teamwork and reliability in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Support patients before, during and after surgical procedures in Theatre/CSSD.
• Assist surgeons and nursing team; maintain sterile environment and equipment.
• Support with diagnostic imaging and theatre setup/closing procedures.
• Carry out housekeeping, stock control and adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organised

Job description

Linnaeus is seeking a Theatre Focused Patient Care Assistant for DWR Newmarket, Cambridge. You will support patients before, during and after surgical procedures within the Theatre suite or CSSD, assisting veterinary surgeons and nursing staff in a busy specialist centre.

Full-time 40 hours, Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 weekends and on-call duties after induction. Training is provided and there are clear opportunities for career progression within Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health.