Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

at  CVS UK Ltd

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING PETS A PRIORITY? HERE AT CVS, SO ARE WE!

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at Buttercross Veterinary Centre.
Location: To be based at the East Bridgford branch but will also cover the Cotgrave branch
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 26 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monthly rota provided for a variable shift pattern to include Monday – Friday between 08.00 – 18.30 with a 1:4 share in the Saturday 08.30 - 14.30 rota

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

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.