Job Title: Patient Care Assistant
Salary: £24,045 per year
Location: Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, Ledbury
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, some weekend cover
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking for an additional Patient Care Assistant (PCA) support to our patients, clients and clinical team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, forward-thinking and keen to develop their skills and knowledge within client and patient care. A candidate with prior experience of the veterinary profession would be preferred; however, someone with animal experience and enthusiasm to learn would be welcome.
Our PCA's are well-utilized and encouraged to fulfill multiple disciplines within their knowledge & experience; we will support and provide all necessary training and development within the role. We are a supportive team who thrive on the development of individuals both at the start of their career as well as throughout.
This role will involve working in a variety of areas within the practice to support the team. By working enthusiastically within the team, you will help maintain an efficient and effective working environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Patient handling and restraint
* Maintaining patient welfare
* Reception duties e.g. answering the phone, booking appointments, client support and advice, filing, stock management
* Maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness of all areas of the practice
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
About us
For over 60 years our veterinary practice has been serving the local community of Ledbury, Herefordshire, by providing excellent quality care for all animal types including exotics. We pride ourselves on the expertise and continuous care that is provided to all our patients across the practice.
Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, as part of Linnaeus, is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions please reach out to Stephanie at stephanie.acton@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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