Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom 608 Vet Practice Full time

Giving oral medication under supervision
- Completing paperwork to ensure accurate monitoring of all in-patient care
- Feeding in-patients, noting specific dietary needs
- Exercising in-patients
- Bathing and grooming in-patients if required
- Deep Cleaning kennels, the hospital and other practice areas
- Operating the laundry equipment
- Checking stock levels and ordering supplies as necessary
- Supporting the Clinical and Reception team
- Answering calls and assisting owners
- General housekeeping
- Operating lab equipment to run tests
- Supporting nurse team in Dispensary

Training will of course be provided. The role is part of a rota with three other PCAs that involves 1 weekend in 3, a week of 7am starts and a week of 9pm finishes. 37.5 hours each week.

You will receive 5 weeks holiday per year + Bank Holidays and Birthday Leave.

Our PCA team may have the option to move onto Nurse training if successful in the PCA role and meeting set achievements.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £9.53 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have a qualification in Animal Care? If Yes, please confirm which.

**Experience**:

- Animal Care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Shift availability:

- Night shift (required)

Work Location: One location



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