Vet Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & CPD Funding

MARS Veterinary; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Birthday Leave

External CPD funded

Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Job summary

City Vets, part of Linnaeus, is seeking a motivated Patient Care Assistant. You will work across practice areas, assisting with patient care, theatre preparation, instrument maintenance, and support for reception and client care.

The role involves following directions from veterinary staff and maintaining a clean, efficient practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary, medical or care sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary, medical or care sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Ensure handling and restraint is patient-friendly to minimise stress or discomfort.
• Clean, disinfect and prepare patient accommodation.
• Maintain hospital and infection control, including sterilising and deep cleaning.
• Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.
• Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required.
• Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, understanding and empathy.

Skills

Experience in veterinary/medical/care

Job description

City Vets, part of Linnaeus, is seeking a motivated Patient Care Assistant. You will work across practice areas, assisting with patient care, theatre preparation, instrument maintenance, and support for reception and client care.

The role involves following directions from veterinary staff and maintaining a clean, efficient practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary, medical or care sectors.