Veterinary Patient Care Assistant Inpatient Lab Support

MARS Veterinary; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Birthday Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Eyecare voucher

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work

Staff discount

Job summary

Paragon Referrals, part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in Wakefield. The role covers inpatient care across our diagnostic imaging department, dispensary and laboratory, with a 40-hour week and weekend coverage.

You will work closely with vets, nurses and support staff in a busy hospital environment, delivering high standards of care, maintaining infection control and contributing to a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator
• Adaptable and reliable
• Hard-working, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Comfortable working solo
• A strong team player with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communicator

Adaptable

Hard-working

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

Paragon Referrals, part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to support our veterinary team in Wakefield. The role covers inpatient care across our diagnostic imaging department, dispensary and laboratory, with a 40-hour week and weekend coverage.

You will work closely with vets, nurses and support staff in a busy hospital environment, delivering high standards of care, maintaining infection control and contributing to a positive team culture.