Job Title : Patient Care Assistant Salary: £25,049.86 per year Location: Forest Vets, Epping hospital. You may also be required to work at our branch surgeries located in Harlow, Woodford Bridge & Isle of Dogs. Job Type: Permanent, full-time Hours: 40 hours per week, 1:3 Saturdays We are looking for a pro-active Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our fantastic team. Role and responsibilities PCAs work in all areas of practice, and it will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people. You will be responsible for preparing theatre for surgeries, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, assist with patient care and husbandry, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples, and assisting with the smooth running of the practice. We are looking for someone motivated and enthusiastic to join our friendly team, where there are opportunities to grow. Duties will also include, but are not limited to: - Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation. - Actively maintain the hospital and follow infection control procedures. This will include sterilising and deep cleaning among other duties. - Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments. - Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required. - Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic. 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 - Recruitment referral reward scheme - 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 Opened in 1984, Forest vets is one of the area's most relied upon veterinary services due to our level of expertise and dedication to progress in both medicine and technology. With branches in Epping, Woodford Bridge and Harlow, our facilities are fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that put your pets' well-being first and foremost. We also accept referrals from veterinary surgeons throughout the South East of England for cases that may require the more advanced diagnostic testing equipment that we have on site. Our practice philosophy is to provide premium pet care for anyone in the vicinity of our three branches Interested? To apply for this role please click 'apply' at the top of the screen. Or, for any questions about this role, please contact Stephanie on the Talent Acquisition team on stephanie.actonlinnaeusgroup.co.uk