Veterinary Care Assistant
Apply locations: Kensington, Greater London
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR000547
Remuneration: National Minimum Wage
The Opportunity:
As a Veterinary Care Assistant working in the Kensington practice, you will be an integral part of the practice team. Working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients.
2. Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment.
3. Prepare and maintain medical equipment.
4. Deliver patient monitoring and care, including everyday care: walking, toileting, and feeding.
5. Ensure the completion of all pre and post operation activity.
6. Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
7. Dispense any medication required under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
8. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
This role is entitled to an additional location uplift of 6%.
Key Benefits:
* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
* Life Assurance 3 x salary.
* Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
* 31 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 36 with length of service.
* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
* Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Experience of working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with colleagues.
* Able to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
* Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Able to prioritise a range of tasks and own workload.
* Flexible and willing to learn.
* An understanding of the purpose and importance of regulation and compliance.
About Us:
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany, and Spain. We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available. This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.
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