Job Title: Veterinary Patient Care Assistant -Weekends

Salary: £26,229 (Prorated: £3,748)

Location: Village Vet, St Albans

Job Type: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 6 hours per week. Saturday 12:00-20:00, Sun 14:00-20:00.

We are currently looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Patient Care Assistant team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for animals and the drive to make a difference.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable candidate who is interested in all aspects of hospitalised animal care

Roles and Responsibilities

This is a demanding role and requires dedication, proactivity, flexibility, a strong work ethic and a strong belief in delivering the highest standard of patient care.

• Your work will involve all areas of primary care veterinary practice, including kennel rooms, theatre/sterilisation, laboratory, pharmacy and client care.

• Provide inpatient care under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, such as exercising, feeding and grooming hospitalised patients.

• Maintain patient accommodation, considering the condition and welfare of the patient, providing environmental enrichment and supportive aids as required.

• Clean, pack and sterilise surgical instruments and sterile supplies.

• Theatre maintenance including preparation and cleaning between surgeries.

• Assist with laboratory diagnostic techniques including use of in-house lab equipment to process samples and packaging for external laboratories.

• Under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, contact and liaise with clients to provide/ receive patient updates.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• External CPD funded

• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced sickness pay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Employer contribution pension scheme

• Wellness program including:

• Employee assistance program

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual Flu jab

• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

We are a well-established, RCVS accredited, small animal primary care practice that covers the locations of London, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire.

Alongside all our primary care services we also have a 24-hour continuous care hospital made up of our highly certified specialists and general practice staff to ensure the highest form of veterinary care for the benefit of pets and clients alike.

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. For more information, please contact Katie Knight on katie .knight@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

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