Veterinary Night Patient Care Assistant

Linnaeus; Leeds, South Norfolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated night team at a leading veterinary practice, where you will enhance your patient care skills in a supportive environment. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to inpatients, assisting veterinary professionals, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. With a structured rota and comprehensive support, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within the veterinary field. Embrace a fulfilling career with excellent benefits in a team committed to clinical excellence and staff development.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Enhanced sickness pay

Family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Pension scheme

Wellness programs

Free flu vaccinations

Cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care or related fields is essential.
• Ability to work night shifts and handle patient care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling and ensure a patient-friendly approach.
• Dispense medications and maintain patient accommodation.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Handling

Animal Restraint

Infection Control

Education

Veterinary Experience

Animal Care Qualification

Job description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) to discuss and progress your application.

Abbey House Vets is seeking an experienced and dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their night team. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your veterinary patient care skills.

You will be part of a fully staffed night team, including 1 veterinary surgeon, 1 Registered Veterinary Nurse on duty throughout the night, along with support from student nurses and other Patient Care Assistants during peak times. You will receive support from a dedicated buddy and regular check-ins with your line manager.

The ideal candidate should have experience working night shifts or part-night shifts, or previous animal/veterinary experience.

Your responsibilities during the night will include supporting reception during busy periods, dispensing medication, walking and recording vital parameters of inpatients (with Vet Nurse support), preparing for surgeries, and maintaining high infection control standards.

The rota is 7 days on (from 7 pm to 8 am) followed by 14 days off, starting on a Monday.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling and restraint, ensuring a patient-friendly approach to minimize stress and discomfort.
• Handle medications and prepare them for dispensing.
• Prepare and maintain patient accommodation, considering their condition, welfare, environmental enrichment, and supporting aids.
• Clean and disinfect patient areas and other practice areas.
• Provide in-patient care, including exercising, feeding, and grooming hospitalized patients.
• Clean, package, and sterilize sterile supplies.
• Support veterinary surgeons, nurses, reception staff, and other team members as needed.

The Team

Abbey House is a Tier 3 Hospital located in Morley, West Yorkshire, with easy access from Leeds, the Peak District, and York. We are committed to clinical excellence and staff development, equipped with advanced facilities including imaging suites, theatres, dental and endoscopy equipment, and extensive in-patient wards.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discounts, enhanced sickness pay, and family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme, pension scheme
• Wellness programs including employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, free flu vaccinations, cycle schemes, and referral rewards

Our Global Family

Being part of the Mars group provides access to a vast network of experts and specialists, offering growth and development opportunities. We are proud of our team of top UK veterinary professionals and are committed to excellence and making a better world for pets.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome all qualified applicants and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture.

To apply, click the Apply Button or contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].