Patient Care Assistant

2 days ago

Herne Bay, United Kingdom CVS UK Ltd Full time

**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 **Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at our Animed**Whitstable & Beltinge Practices.**

You'll be joining us on a Part time, Permanent basis, working 30 hours per week.

The shift pattern will be: between 8am

1 in 4 Saturdays 8am-4.30pm

**Take a look at the practices;**

**Animed Veterinary Centre, Beltinge | The Vet Collection**

**Animed Veterinary Centre, Whitstable | 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
- 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**, 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

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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