OOH Weekend Animal Care Assistant

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 Weekend Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at MiNightVet Middlesbrough.

This is a weekend only role, working 1 in 2 weekend days, 4 bank holidays per year - hours will alter between 8am-7pm and 10am-9pm. The contract will be annualised so holidays will be paid and not taken.

About CVS:

We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

About MiNightVet Middlesbrough:

MiNightVet Middlesbrough is a dedicated small animal emergency and out-of-hours veterinary service, providing overnight and weekend care for a wide range of patients including dogs, cats, and small mammals. Based in Middlesbrough and working in partnership with local daytime practices, the clinic delivers high-quality urgent and critical care when regular surgeries are closed. Equipped with modern facilities such as on-site diagnostics, imaging, and hospitalisation, the service is staffed by experienced vets, nurses and patient care assistance with a strong focus on emergency medicine and patient care. As part of CVS Group, the team is committed to compassionate, professional support for both pets and their owners during often challenging situations.

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

. 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 caring for animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable

What we can offer you:

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our staff:

· Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage

· Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays

· Buy/sell up to an additional 4 weeks annual leave!

· Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products

· A range of health benefits

· 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: 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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