Vets for Pets
Veterinary Care Assistant
Animal Care / Care & Nursing / Health & Medicine
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Location
- Not specified
- Start date
- Immediately
- Salary
- £27,500 to £27,500
The Position
The role involves assisting all colleagues in the day to day, clinical and non- clinical duties and smooth running of the practice, with emphasis on providing the best standard of patient care. To deliver a professional service and good working relations with all colleagues and clients. Importance placed on being a team player.
You will be working closely with the clinical team in all aspects of patient care, as well as being able to effectively communicate with clients, booking appointments and giving advice,
The Responsibilities
A genuine love of animals and ability to work well within a close knit team is essential and duties will include:
Care of in patients
Running nurse consults
Assisting the Vets and RVN's with procedures
Preparation of theatres
Kennel and cattery work
Cleaning and laundry on a daily basis.
Experience / Qualifications / Education
Ideally the applicant must have English and Maths to GCSE Grade C Level or equivalent.
Previous veterinary experience beneficial but not essential as in-house training is provided.
Benefits
In return, we offer a fun, supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities, 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and benefits that include a pension scheme. Being part of the Pets at Home Group, you will also be entitled to 20% discount at The Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room as well as access to lots of discounts and cashback offers at a range of retail stores and online shops.
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