Veterinary Patient Care Assistant - Hands-On Support

Linnaeus Group; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Birthday paid day off

CPD programmes

Career progression

Staff discount

Sickness pay

Family leave

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Eyecare voucher

Cycle to work

Referral rewards

Job summary

Davies Veterinary Specialists, part of Linnaeus Group, is looking for a Patient Care Assistant to join our team in Hitchin. This full-time role involves supporting nurses and interns, delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining cleanliness and stock levels to keep the day running smoothly.

Training is provided; weekend duties are included on a 1:4 rotation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, physically and emotionally resilient, and capable of working in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience with animal care preferred but not required; full training provided.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to cope in a fast-paced environment and handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care and assist nurses and interns.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and stock levels to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support clinical staff to deliver high standards of care for patients.

Skills

Animal care experience

Organised

Communication skills

Job description

Davies Veterinary Specialists, part of Linnaeus Group, is looking for a Patient Care Assistant to join our team in Hitchin. This full-time role involves supporting nurses and interns, delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining cleanliness and stock levels to keep the day running smoothly.

Training is provided; weekend duties are included on a 1:4 rotation. The successful candidate will be highly organized, physically and emotionally resilient, and capable of working in a fast-paced