Veterinary Care Assistant
2 weeks ago
**Remuneration**
National Minimum Wage
**The Opportunity**
As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be an integral part of the practice team.
Working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients.
- Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients
- Following cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment
Preparing and maintaining medical equipment
Full-time 43 hours and includes a weekend rotation of 1:4 full weekends
**Role Accountabilities**
- Assisting veterinary surgeons, qualified and student nurses with all aspects of their work.
- Caring for animals
- Administering simple medical treatments under instruction and supervision
- Setting up for surgery, X-rays and medical procedures
- Walking, feeding, and monitoring animals
- Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring sterility of the clinical environment
- Taking payments
- Processing of insurance documents
- Reception duties
**Your Skills and Experience**
- Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Friendly and personable attitude, with an empathetic approach
- Passionate about the care and welfare of animals
- Computer literate
- Full valid driving licence
- Alternative qualifications e.g. Veterinary Care Assistant Certificate, Animal Nursing Assistant Award or National Diploma in Animal Care will be accepted when supported with full Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English (or above)
**About Us**
With over 400 practices throughout the UK, we are a community of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care. We’re set on building something extraordinary, creating a forward-thinking and innovative place to work.
We’re always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field and who share our vision and values.
If this is you, we would love to hear from you
Job Reference: FR05000
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