Veterinary Care Assistant

Medivet Group Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary care provider as a Veterinary Care Assistant in Hampstead Village. In this role, you will work closely with a dedicated team of Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses to deliver exceptional care to pets. Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness, preparing medical equipment, and providing daily care to patients. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow and learn while making a real difference in the lives of animals. With a commitment to high standards and a focus on teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about veterinary care and client service.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

24-hour counselling access

31 days annual leave

Additional paid leave

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• Experience in a team environment with strong client care skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Follow cleaning protocols and maintain medical equipment.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care, including feeding and toileting.

Skills

Teamwork

Client care skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Task prioritization

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Understanding of regulation and compliance

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant

Apply locations Hampstead Village time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id FR05758

Remuneration

National Living Wage

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Care Assistant working in the Hampstead Village practice, you will be an integral part of the practice team, working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients.
2. Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment.
3. Prepare and maintain medical equipment.
4. Deliver patient monitoring and care, including everyday care: walking, toileting, and feeding.
5. Ensure the completion of all pre and post-operation activity.
6. Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
7. Dispense any medication required under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
8. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.

40 hours a week and 1:3 full weekends. This role is entitled to an additional location uplift of 6%. This role will be National Living Wage if you're aged 21 or over, and National Minimum Wage if you're aged under 21.

Key Benefits:

1. Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
2. Life Assurance 3 x salary.
3. Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
4. 31 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 36 with length of service.
5. An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
6. Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
7. Cycle to Work scheme.
8. Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Your Skills and Experience:

1. Experience of working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with colleagues.
2. Able to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
3. Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
4. Able to prioritise a range of tasks and own workload.
5. Flexible and willing to learn.
6. An understanding of the purpose and importance of regulation and compliance.

About Us:

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany, and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available.

Why work here?

Medivet is a family of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals. We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.

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