Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

Buttercross (East Bridgford); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable veterinary center in East Bridgford is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to provide essential support in patient care. This part-time role involves various tasks such as nursing care, assisting Vets, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills, with experience in a veterinary environment being desirable. Enhanced annual leave and health benefits are among the offerings.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Staff discount scheme

Private healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable.
• Ability to cope with potentially distressing situations.
• Meticulous with cleaning and adhering to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Nursing care to patients.
• Assisting Vets in restraining animals for treatment.
• Cleaning and feeding of patients.
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities.
• Answering emergency calls.
• Covering the receptionist desk.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? So are we! We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at Buttercross Veterinary Centre in East Bridgford. This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week – Monday to Friday 3pm – 7pm, no weekends or OOH.

About CVS:

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e‑commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it’s what is at the heart of our work, every day.

Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals.

About the role:

The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a PCA you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.

Some of the duties will include:

• Nursing care to patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
• General cleaning and maintenance duties (including deep cleaning of heavy traffic areas)
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls
• Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments

What we’re looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:

• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
• Meticulous skills with keeping the practice clean and tidy and adhering to health and safety standards
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
• Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable

What we can offer you:

• Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
• Buy/sell up to an additional 4 weeks annual leave!
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
• A range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First‑Aiders
• and more! Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking the link here: What We Offer

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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