Veterinary Inpatient Care Assistant

Linnaeus; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + BD

CPD program access

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Wellness program with EAP, Eyecare, Fl

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Paragon Referrals, part of Linnaeus, in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in inpatient care and related duties. The role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm, with weekend cover for annual leave and a late shift 10:30am–7pm when required.

You will work closely with vets, nurses and other patient care assistants to care for inpatients across diagnostic imaging, dispensary and laboratory areas.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Reliable and adaptable in a busy veterinary setting.
• Hard-working, proactive and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently.
• Positive attitude and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Providing high standards of inpatient care.
• Assisting with patient restraint when required.
• Supporting medication dispensing under direction.
• Maintaining infection control standards.
• Carrying out housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Closing down clinical areas at end of shifts.
• Managing inventory and stock levels.
• Processing laboratory samples.
• Performing basic administrative tasks.
• Answering calls and assisting with front desk duties.
• Supporting other hospital departments as required.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communicator

Adaptable

Hard-working

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Paragon Referrals, part of Linnaeus, in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in inpatient care and related duties. The role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm, with weekend cover for annual leave and a late shift 10:30am–7pm when required.

You will work closely with vets, nurses and other patient care assistants to care for inpatients across diagnostic imaging, dispensary and laboratory areas.