Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Veterinary Salary: £24,045 per annum Location: St Clair Veterinary Group, Kirkcaldy Job Type: Permanent, Full time Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 x 10 hour days, 1 in 4 Saturdays We are currently looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Patient Care Assistant team This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for animals and the drive to make a difference. We are a small animal practice with a great team of vets, nurses and patient care assistants and receptionists who are all committed to animal health and welfare. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable candidate who is interested in all aspects of hospitalised animal care Roles and Responsibilities This is a demanding role and requires dedication, proactivity, flexibility, a strong work ethic and a strong belief in delivering the highest standard of patient care. - Your work will involve all areas of primary care veterinary practice, including kennel rooms, theatre/sterilisation, laboratory, pharmacy and client care. - Provide inpatient care under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, such as exercising, feeding and grooming hospitalised patients. - Maintain patient accommodation, considering the condition and welfare of the patient, providing environmental enrichment and supportive aids as required. - Clean, pack and sterilise surgical instruments and sterile supplies. - Theatre maintenance including preparation and cleaning between surgeries. - Assist with laboratory diagnostic techniques including use of in-house lab equipment to process samples and packaging for external laboratories. - Under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, contact and liaise with clients to provide/ receive patient updates. Benefits - 5 weeks holiday bank holidays Birthday Leave - RCVS & VDS fees paid - External CPD funded - 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 - Employer contribution pension scheme - Wellness program including: - Employee assistance program - Eyecare voucher scheme - Free annual Flu jab - Cycle to work scheme About us We are a RCVS accredited, primary care practice for small animals that operate across Fife in Scotland and multiple other sites. As a committed animal practice, we pride ourselves on providing an extensive and comprehensive range of services. With our certified team of vets and nurses we ensure that our patients get the best quality care with us. To submit your application, please click the 'Apply now' button at the top of the screen. Or, for any questions, contact Katie Riley on katie .rileylinnaeusgroup.co.uk