Job Description

Job Title:Patient Care Assistant (Veterinary)

Salary:£26,701 per annum

Location:Wicstun Vets, Market Weighton (some weeks will be spent at our South Cave and Pocklington branches)

Job Type:Permanent, Full-time

Hours:40 Hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:00-17:00 with 1 in 6 full weekends (time back in lieu).

Are you passionate about animal care? Do you dream of a fulfilling career in the veterinary industry?

We are currently looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Patient Care Assistant team.

The ideal candidate should be professional and confident who will strive to deliver the very best service for our animals and clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide vital care to patients.

• Clean, prepare and maintain patient accommodation

• Exercise, feed, and groom patients

• In-house and external processing of samples for laboratory work

• Handle and restrain patients for treatment

• Assist with preparing patients for surgical procedures

• Prepare theatre - cleaning and damp dusting - cleaning, packaging, and sterilising instruments - preparing materials, instruments, and equipment

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced sickness pay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Employer contribution pension scheme

• Wellness program including:

• Employee assistance program

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual Flu jab

• Cycle to work scheme

• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About Us

Wicstun Vet Hospital is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and our Market Weighton Hospital is an approved training centre for Veterinary Nurses.

Our team of experienced vets provide a 24-hour emergency service for our registered clients, small holders, equine and farm yards.

Our Market Weighton branch is fully equipped with modern diagnostic facilities such as an extensive in-house laboratory, a digital x-ray suite and endoscopy which allows us to care for your pets using up to date, non-invasive techniques. We also have 3 theatres, a CT scanner, space for laparoscopic procedures, a rehabilitation suite which includes a treadmill for hydrotherapy, ICU and both cat and dog wards.

Wicstun Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Wicstun Vets, Linnaeus or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at  careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.

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Salary Value: £26,701 per annum;