Patient Care Assistant inSolihull inSolihull PUBLISHED 22 MAY 2024
CVS Group Plc r6iypqc
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An understanding of health and safety and being comfortable with manual handling tasks.
Are you passionate about making pets a priority
? So are we!
Take a look at
our
short film to recognise the
remarkable
work
that
our
Vets, Nurses, Patient
Care
Assistants and
Receptionists
do on the front line every day in the UK:
CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to join our team here at YourVets Solihull!
You'll be joining us on a permanent basis, where you will be working 40 per week including one week of earlies 8-4pm, following one week of late shifts 1-9pm, with one in four weekends both Saturday and Sunday 9:45am-7pm. You also will have the Monday off following your weekend as a non-working day to rest.
The PCA role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, as a PCA you would be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients, working alongside a lovely team of people - this is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience in the veterinary industry that could lead to even more exciting opportunities in the future.
What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:
- An excellent communicator with strong empathy
- Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
- Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
- Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
- A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
- An understanding of health and safety and being comfortable with manual handling tasks
- Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable
What We Can Offer You
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others. Holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority so please see some of what we offer below:
- Salary of up to £23,795.20 per annum (pro rata and dependent on NMW banding)
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
- Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
- A range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
- and more!
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our non-clinical roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.
There's a place for everyone at CVS and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
To apply for this position please click 'Apply Now'.
Are you passionate about making pets a
priority
? So are we!
Take a look at
our
short film to recognise the
remarkable
work
that
our
Vets, Nurses, Patient
Care
Assistants and
Receptionists
do on the front line every day in the UK:
CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to join our team here at YourVets Solihull!
You'll be joining us on a permanent basis, where you will be working 40 per week including one week of earlies 8-4pm, following one week of late shifts 1-9pm, with one in four weekends both Saturday and Sunday 9:45am-7pm. You also will have the Monday off following your weekend as a non-working day to rest.
The PCA role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, as a PCA you would be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients, working alongside a lovely team of people - this is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience in the veterinary industry that could lead to even more exciting opportunities in the future.
What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:
What We Can Offer You
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others. Holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority so please see some of what we offer below:
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our non-clinical roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.
There's a place for everyone at CVS and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
To apply for this position please click 'Apply Now'.
priority
? So are we!
Take a look at
our
short film to recognise the
remarkable
work
that
our
Vets, Nurses, Patient
Care
Assistants and
Receptionists
do on the front line every day in the UK:
CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to join our team here at YourVets Solihull!
You'll be joining us on a permanent basis, where you will be working 40 per week including one week of earlies 8-4pm, following one week of late shifts 1-9pm, with one in four weekends both Saturday and Sunday 9:45am-7pm. You also will have the Monday off following your weekend as a non-working day to rest.
The PCA role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, as a PCA you would be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients, working alongside a lovely team of people - this is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience in the veterinary industry that could lead to even more exciting opportunities in the future.
What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:
- An excellent communicator with strong empathy
- Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
- Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
- Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
- A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
- An understanding of health and safety and being comfortable with manual handling tasks
- Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable
What We Can Offer You
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others. Holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority so please see some of what we offer below:
- Salary of up to £23,795.20 per annum (pro rata and dependent on NMW banding)
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
- Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
- A range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
- and more!
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our non-clinical roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.
There's a place for everyone at CVS and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
To apply for this position please click 'Apply Now'.
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