Veterinary Care Assistant

Vets for Pets; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at vet group

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Vets for Pets Norwich is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our patient care team on a full-time basis. You will work to support hygiene, client care and basic handling of patients with guidance from the nursing team.

Hours total 36 per week across 4 eight-hour shifts with one weekend in eight. A set day off and set weekend off are provided. Prior experience is an advantage but not required, with comprehensive training offered.

Qualifications

• General hygiene and patient handling within a busy clinic.
• Care for clients with empathy and clear communication.
• Training provided; prior experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support all teams to provide excellent patient and client care.
• Assist with basic handling of patients under nursing direction.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene within the clinic.

Job description

We are looking for a full time Veterinary Care assistant to join our dedicated patient care team.

We are a thriving practice with an excellent reputation within the community, looking for an individual to join our team.

We are looking for someone whom is able to work within a busy large team, assisting all teams to provide excellent patient and client care.

The focus of the role is to help with general hygiene within the clinic, provide exceptional client care and assist with basic handling of patients with the nursing team direction.

Previous experience is an advantage, but not necessary.

Your days will have varied roles and tasks with detailed training provided for these roles.

This is not a training position for nursing qualifications

This is a full time role of 36 hours which breaks down as 4 x 8 hour shifts and one in 8 weekends

The shift pattern will be varied within our opening hours but you will have a set day off, as well as set weekend to work

In return we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the vet group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room. Access to discounts and cashbacks, pension and holiday allowance.