Twilight Veterinary Care Assistant - Basildon

Pets at Home Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Basildon is seeking a part-time Veterinary Care Assistant to join their 24-hour state-of-the-art hospital. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with inpatient care, and client interactions. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering excellent veterinary care. Join a supportive team and enjoy great benefits including annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

Fun, supportive working environment

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

20% discount at The Vet Group, Pets at Home and Groom Room

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and passionate about veterinary care.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all clinical areas.
• Answering calls, greeting clients and taking payments.
• Preparing, packaging and sterilising instruments and equipment.
• Walking, feeding and assisting with care of inpatients & surgical patients.
• Assisting with consultations and dispensary processes.
• Processing lab samples for external analysis and running in house tests.

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our Veterinary Hospital in Basildon Pitsea. Our 24-hour hospital is state of the art and purpose built and has recently been expanded to include facilities for MRI, hydrotherapy, orthopaedics & exotic patients in addition to our existing CT scanner, theatres and hospital wards. Our primary focus is to offer excellent clinical care to our patients and a high level support and development for our team. Our clinical team currently consists of 14 vets, 25 nurses and 7 VCAs and is always growing. You will assist the day and night team colleagues with clinical and non-clinical support to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to provide the best standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all clinical areas
• Answering calls, greeting clients and taking payments
• Preparing, packaging and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Walking, feeding and assisting with care of inpatients & surgical patients
• Assisting with consultations and dispensary processes
• Processing lab samples for external analysis and running in house tests

Position details

We are looking for a part time colleague working an average of 24.5 hours a week. This consists of 1 weekday shift of 4pm-12am and weekends - Saturday & Sunday 3pm - 12am.

Benefits

• Fun, supportive and friendly working environment with opportunities for career development
• 28 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Being part of the Pets at Home Group, entitlement to 20% discount at The Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Discounts and cashback offers at a range of retail stores and online shops