Animal and Client Care Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Veterinary Practice, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal and Client Care Assistant to join our friendly team at our busy veterinary practice in Macclesfield, Cheshire. This is a part-time position for 25 hours per week. Shifts will be confirmed at interview but likely 1 morning 8:00am-12:00pm, 3 afternoons between 1:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday mornings on a rota basis from 8:00am-1:00pm.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Assist with the daily care of animals in the practice, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
* Help with the cleaning and maintenance of kennels, cages, and other animal areas.
* Reception duties such as answering phone calls, greeting clients, scheduling appointments, and managing client records.
* Monitor animal behaviour and report any changes to the veterinary team.
* Help with feeding, walking, and general care of our patients.
* Provide excellent customer service to pet owners, offering reassurance and support.
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for animals and their care, experience in an animal care setting (ideal but not essential), strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team, comfortable with both animal care and reception duties, ability to follow instructions and work efficiently, be reliable, responsible, and able to manage multiple tasks and to be comfortable with a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, and small mammals.
Why Join Us?
* A supportive and friendly team environment.
* Opportunities for further training and career development.
* A chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners.
Benefits:
* 6.6 Weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
* Discounted staff pet care
Wright & Morten Veterinary Group, Macclesfield
Unit 107, Heather Close, Macclesfield, SK11 0LR, United Kingdom
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