Full Time Veterinary Patient Care Assistant inGreater Manchester inGreater Manchester PUBLISHED 2 JUL 2024

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? So are we!


We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a
Full Time

Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at Pennine Vets.



Location:
You'll be working across both Harwood and Tottington branches (so the ability to travel is essential)


Contract:
Permanent


Hours:
37.5 hours per week


Shift Pattern:
Monday - Friday 08.00 - 19.00 and 1:4 Saturdays 09.00 - 17.00


About Pennine Vets


Take a look at the Harwood branch here: Pennine Vets, Harwood | The Vet Collection

Take a look at the Tottington branch here: Pennine Vets, Tottington | The Vet Collection


About CVS


CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division.

Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.


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About The Patient Care Assistant Role


The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a PCA you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.


Some Of The Duties Will Include

• Nursing care to patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
• General cleaning and maintenance duties
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls
• Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments
  
  

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 is essential, 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
• 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, so please see some of what we offer below:

• Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
• 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!
  
  

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking the link here: CVS Employee Benefits


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 clinical support 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'.