Night Veterinary Patient Care Assistant - 1 Year Maternity Cover

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Night Veterinary Referral Patient Care Assistant at Bristol Vet Specialists.

Location: Bristol

Contract: Temporary (1year Maternity Cover)

Shift Pattern: Working one week on (7), two weeks off (14) with shifts between 18.00 – 06.00, 7 nights per week

Salary: National Minimum Wage +6%

Interviews: TBC

About Bristol Veterinary Specialists:

We are one of the largest and most advanced veterinary referral centres in the UK. Covering over 30,000 square feet, it is custom-built with uniquely designed facilities and the latest cutting-edge equipment.

We are proud to provide a diverse range of specialist veterinary referral services. Our services include anaesthesia & analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology (including radiotherapy), orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.

About CVS Vets:

Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job—it's the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups.

Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do. 

With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first. 

It's in our nature – to care, to support, to learn and to progress. That's what sets us apart at CVS Vets.

About the role:

The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a Night PCA you will be involved in supporting our out of hours team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.

Some of the duties will include:

• General cleaning, Laundry and maintenance duties around the hospital.
• Care to patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
• Running internal lab samples

Who We're Looking For:

• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• At least 1 years experience working with animals
• 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

Our Offer to You:

We understand that benefits matter. Here are just a few of the perks you'll enjoy:

• Salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage
• Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care
• Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, where you can benefit from discounts on pet medicines, products and food
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• And lots more, as part of our commitment to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated!

For a full list of what we offer, click here: CVS Vets | What We Offer

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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