Veterinary Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom Linnaeus Full time
Hours: 40 hours per week; 8 hour shifts Monday to Friday + 1 in 4 weekends; Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm with time in lieu the following week

Your role and responsibilities


Maven Veterinary Care have a rare opportunity for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our multiple award-winning teams on a full-time basis.

We are a friendly team who enjoy a close relationship with our clients.

We are dedicated to excellent customer care, which helps us with our ultimate aim of keeping pets living as long, happy and healthy lives as possible.

We currently have a team of 13 RVNs with 2 SVNs, 4 VCAs, 9 Vets, 6 of whom have post graduate certificates, a supportive Client Care team and administrative team.


We are well established in the area, our clients are dedicated and bonded, and they want the highest quality people to be looking after their pets.

A typical day at Maven sees an interesting and varied caseload. There are a variety of 8-hour shifts to ensure VCAs have the opportunity to rotate through their various disciplines. Our VCAs are highly skilled and valued team members. Actively participate in daily rounds, monthly team meetings, all working towards improving patient care.

All VCAs are empowered to utilise their skills in managing patients, supporting the nurse and vet teams. They are encouraged and supported to follow their passions and drive their careers.

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
  • Ecar salary sacrifice scheme
  • Employer contribution pension scheme
  • Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates.

We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.


About us
We are a small animal primary care practice located in North Cheam, London.

Being accredited with a gold cat friendly clinic award, Dogs Trust canine friendly award and RCVS, we thrive to exceed expectations by providing expert care for our clients and their pets as we dedicate our time to look after them and keep them healthy.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone

Sarah Brennan RVN:
- "I have been at Maven for over 10 years, what makes me stay is the support I have always received from the practice, both management and the other teams. We really are one big family, and everyone gets on very well. We work to a high standard and our patients receive nothing but the best care. Both within and across the teams everyone is very much willing to help each other and enjoy sharing our experiences and learning along the way"._

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