Weekend Veterinary PCA: Patient Care & Ward Support

Linnaeus; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced sickness pay

E-car salary sacrifice

Wellness program

Job summary

Linnaeus, via DWR, is seeking a Weekend Patient Care Assistant to join our busy veterinary hospital. The role covers care from admission to discharge for dogs and cats, including basic husbandry and assisting with procedures.

You will work 16 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, with shifting times and occasional bank holidays. Training is provided; progression opportunities exist within the Linnaeus network.

Qualifications

• PCA experience is not necessary; full training will be provided.
• Must be over 18 years old and able to cope with a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for canine and feline patients from admission to discharge.
• Support patients during procedures and administer oral medications.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and stock levels following infection control protocols.
• Rotate across wards including Surgery, Medicine, Neurology, and Critical Care.

Skills

Organised

Stamina

Team player

Animal care basics

Job description

Linnaeus, via DWR, is seeking a Weekend Patient Care Assistant to join our busy veterinary hospital. The role covers care from admission to discharge for dogs and cats, including basic husbandry and assisting with procedures.

You will work 16 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, with shifting times and occasional bank holidays. Training is provided; progression opportunities exist within the Linnaeus network.