Veterinary Care Assistant - Exeter, United Kingdom - Medivet Group Ltd

Medivet Group Ltd

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Exeter, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The role

We are looking for a motivated and friendly individual with a strong passion for animal care and welfare to join us as a Patient Care Assistant at the Exeter Cranbrook and Polsloe.

Our Veterinary Care Assistants, known as Patient Care Assistants, are an integral part of the team in practice performing a variety of duties, such as ensuring the practice maintains high clinical standards throughout, maintaining kennels and the general environment following cleaning protocols, feeding animals, animal handling and behaviour, reporting back to and assisting nurses with patient care and preparing medical equipment and reception duties.

In this role, you will receive full support and guidance with our in-house 'on the job' training program led by a qualified buddy.

You will be working in all areas of the practice learning the core principles of veterinary nursing.

43 hours a week

National Minimum Wage

Skills and experience
Essential requirements

Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
Friendly and personable attitude, with an empathetic approach
Passionate about the care and welfare of animals
Full UK 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 qualifications in Maths and English i.e., Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE at grade C or above.

Branch
Exeter Cranbrook and Polsloe

Job Reference:
FR04471