Veterinary Care Assistant — Patient Care & Team Support

Medivet; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you'll work closely with Veterinary Surgeons and staff to deliver outstanding care to patients. Key responsibilities include providing client support, ensuring operational compliance, and participating in patient monitoring and care. The ideal candidate will have teamwork skills, a compassionate nature, and a readiness to learn. This position includes varied shifts and excellent benefits such as health plans and generous leave.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

24-hour counselling service

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional paid leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with operations and procedures.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care, including everyday care: walking, toileting and feeding.
• Ensure the completion of all pre and post operation activity.
• Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense any medication required under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Client care

Calm under pressure

Task prioritization

Flexibility

Regulation understanding

Job description

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you'll work closely with Veterinary Surgeons and staff to deliver outstanding care to patients. Key responsibilities include providing client support, ensuring operational compliance, and participating in patient monitoring and care. The ideal candidate will have teamwork skills, a compassionate nature, and a readiness to learn. This position includes varied shifts and excellent benefits such as health plans and generous leave.