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: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Working one week on (7), two weeks off (14) with shifts between 18.00 – 06.00, 7 nights per week
Salary: Actual salary £15,433 - £18,844
Interviews: Friday 3rd October
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:
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing three main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories 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 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
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 in line with the National Minimum Wage plus allowance for annual leave
Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
and lots more!
Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here: CVS | 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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