Veterinary Patient Care Assistant - Bury, United Kingdom - CVS UK Ltd

CVS UK Ltd
CVS UK Ltd
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Bury, United Kingdom

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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 Pennine Vets.



Location:
You'll be working across both Harwood and Tottington branches (so the ability to travel is essential)


Contract:
Permanent


Hours:37.5 hours per week


Shift Pattern:
Monday - Friday and 1:4 Saturdays


About Pennine Vets:

Take a look at the Harwood branch here: Pennine Vets, Harwood | The Vet Collection

Take a look at the Tottington branch here: Pennine Vets, Tottington | 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 Patient Care Assistant 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
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