Veterinary Patient Care Assistant - Compassionate Pet Care

CVS Vets; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff discount on veterinary bills

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First-Aiders

5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays

Additional benefits

Descripción de la vacante

CVS Group is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to support RVNs and Vets across a large hospital and six branch practices in the Hampshire countryside near Wickham. You will contribute to high-quality patient care and collaborative team dynamics in a friendly environment.

The role offers rotation shifts, weekend rotas with time in lieu, and progression alongside an experienced team dedicated to exceptional client and patient care.

Formación

• Excellent communicator with strong empathy.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public.
• Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals.
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations.
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering calls
• Covering the reception desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments

Conocimientos

Communication

Customer service

Empathy

Teamwork

Resilience

Descripción del empleo

CVS Group is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant to support RVNs and Vets across a large hospital and six branch practices in the Hampshire countryside near Wickham. You will contribute to high-quality patient care and collaborative team dynamics in a friendly environment.

The role offers rotation shifts, weekend rotas with time in lieu, and progression alongside an experienced team dedicated to exceptional client and patient care.