Veterinary Care Assistant - Rushden

Pets at Home Limited; Rushden; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected pet care provider in Rushden is looking for a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant to provide exceptional client and pet care. The role includes assisting with non-clinical duties and front-of-house responsibilities, ensuring a smooth operation of the practice. Candidates should have a GCSE score of C/4 or better in Maths, English, and Science, along with a friendly demeanor and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include discounts, career development opportunities, and funding for training courses.

Benefits

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

Access to discounts and cashbacks

In-house career development opportunities

Pension

Holiday allowance

Funding for VCA training

Qualifications

• You are friendly and welcoming to clients and their pets.
• You have a good sense of humour and work well within a team.
• Ready to take on the challenge of learning new skills.
• Enthusiasm and drive for client care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues with non-clinical duties.
• Support the smooth running of the practice.
• Significant front of house responsibilities during training.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Good phone manner

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for pets

Education

Minimum GCSE Score of C/4 in Maths, English, Science

Job description

Many of our clients are longstanding and expect special, individualised care for their pets. Our team of veterinarians, nurses and veterinary care assistants are dedicated to helping clients care for their pets as cherished furry family members. You will assist all colleagues with non-clinical duties to support smooth running of the practice and provide excellent patient care. There will be significant front of house responsibilities in the initial phase of training and then as a supporting role for client care. After a successful initial probation period we are committed to funding a Veterinary Care Assistant training course. This provides a great first step into the veterinary profession and a broad foundation for progressing into veterinary nursing.

• You are friendly and welcoming to clients and their pets when they arrive at the practice. You have a friendly, and polite phone manner, attending to the callers concerns, needs.
• Your personality is easy going working with a team, with a good sense of humour and can work well under pressure.
• You have achieved a minimum GCSE Score of: C/4 Standard Pass or better on Maths, English, Science GCSE's
• You are ready to take on the challenge of learning new skills and translating learning into practice working in the clinic.
• You will bring enthusiasm and drive to your role. Your passion for service is matched with your love of pets.
  This is a full time role working 40 hours per week with no Saturdays and Sundays, out of hours or on call. Salary is minimum wage.
• If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you., 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, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance. Funding for VCA training and advancement to RVN training is based on positive progression and fully meeting the requirements of the VCA position.