Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Wellington, United Kingdom Linnaeus Full time

**Your role and responsibilities**

A very high level of patient care will be expected so we are looking for someone who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills and works well alone or as part of a larger team.

This position will also include some nights and weekend shifts to provide inpatient care and support for the OOH team.

Experience useful but not essential as full training will be provided.

40hrs per week average.

**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
- Recruitment referral reward scheme

**About us**

At Cave Veterinary Specialists, we provide the highest levels of care and treatment to pets referred to us. Our multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians, and highly-skilled veterinary nurses, provide outstanding treatment for patients and exceptional service for owners and referring vets. Our clinicians and nurses work to ensure we provide first-class care for sick and injured patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our aim is to deliver the highest surgical and medical care standards for pets in a caring and compassionate environment. We are committed to excellence in the care we provide patients and the service we provide to owners and referring vets.

Our veterinary team consists of some of the UKs leading specialists in their fields. We offer a number of disciplines to help our patients and provide friendly, approachable and knowledgeable support from initial advice to case resolution. You’ll find our clinicians to be compassionate, caring and committed to finding the best possible solution. They are supported by a dedicated team of veterinary nurses and other professionals with the skills to provide the highest standard of care to patients referred to us.

Our large, purpose-built hospital is a five-minute drive from junction 26 off the M5 and offers some of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities across the South# West of England.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting all our associates' physical and mental health. 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.



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