Veterinary Patient Care Assistant- Surgical Suite

Linnaeus; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary center is seeking a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant for their Surgical Suite. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in patient care and develop animal-care skills in a busy surgical environment. Full training is provided, and there are opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer pension scheme

Wellness programs including Employee Assistance and Eyecare vouchers

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care.
• Assist in surgical preparation and infection control.
• Work as part of the Clinical Support Team.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical preparation

Infection control

Job description

Veterinary Patient Care Assistant - Surgical Suite

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Overview

The successful applicant will work as part of the Clinical Support Team to provide high standards of patient care and ensure practice standards are maintained. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in patient care, develop animal-care skills, and technical knowledge in a busy surgical environment. The role involves duties such as patient care, restraint, surgical preparation, and infection control, with full training provided. Many past assistants have progressed to veterinary nursing careers.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer pension scheme
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance and Eyecare vouchers
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral reward scheme

About Us

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is a leading small animal referral hospital with over 30 years of experience. We focus on providing excellent care and supporting continuous professional development. Our facilities include advanced imaging and surgical equipment, and we employ over 250 specialists and support staff committed to making a better world for pets.

Our Commitment

As part of the Linnaeus group, owned by Mars, we offer extensive development opportunities and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. We prioritize the mental and physical health of our staff, with programs and support systems in place.

Application Details

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