Veterinary Patient Care Assistant in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED SUN 28 JUL 2024 Jump to job information section
Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
CVS Group Plc r6iypqc
Job description
Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at PetMedics.
Location: Worsley
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday with a 1:4 share in the Weekend rota
About PetMedics
Take a look at the practice here: PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons, Worsley | 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.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
About The 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
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:
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'.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at PetMedics.
Location: Worsley
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday with a 1:4 share in the Weekend rota
About PetMedics
Take a look at the practice here: PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons, Worsley | 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.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
About The 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 and lab responsibilities
- Answering emergency calls
- Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments
- 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
- Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable
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!
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'.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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