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Veterinary Patient Care Assistant, Trowbridge
Client: CVS Group Plc
Location: Trowbridge, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4346c49e6c2c
Job Views: 4
Posted: 13.02.2025
Expiry Date: 30.03.2025
Job Description:
Veterinary Patient Care Assistant - Harris Hill & Gibbons
Practice Site: Harris Hill & Gibbon (Trowbridge)
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 Harris, Hill & Gibbons Veterinary Group.
Location: To be based across our 4 sites
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday between 07.30 - 22.30 with a share in the Weekend 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:
1. Nursing care to patients
2. Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
3. Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
4. Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
5. General cleaning and maintenance duties
6. Running internal lab samples
7. Answering emergency calls
8. Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments
What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:
1. An excellent communicator with strong empathy
2. Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
3. A driving Licence is required as you will be travelling across our 4 sites
4. 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
5. Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
6. A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
7. 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
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