Veterinary Patient Care Assistant
CVS Vets, Holdenhurst, Bournemouth
Veterinary Patient Care Assistant
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CVS Vets, Holdenhurst, Bournemouth
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 30 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 051e163a597f4febbe04658e87dbaabc
Location ref: Holdenhurst, Bournemouth
Full Job Description
Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job-it's the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups. Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do. With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first. It's in our nature - to care, to support, to learn and to progress. That's what sets us apart at CVS Vets. About the role: The Patient Care Assistant position is crucial in any veterinary practice. You'll support our skilled RVN's and Vets in providing exceptional care to our animal patients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing nursing care to our patients
- Assisting Vets and Nurses with animal restraint
- Walking, feeding, and cleaning patients
- Preparing emergency and operating facilities
- Performing general cleaning and maintenance
- Running internal lab samples
- Answering emergency calls
- Supporting the reception team when needed, including booking appointments and processing payments
Skilled in customer service and public interaction - Resilience and the ability to handle emotional situations with kindness and professionalism
- Strong communication skills paired with genuine empathy
- Experienced in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, and handling - this is essential!
- Resilient and capable of handling emotional situations
- Positive and a team player
- Preferably have experience in a veterinary environment
Salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage (£12.71 per hour for those aged 21 and over, £10.85 per hour for those aged between 18-20) - Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
- Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care
- Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, where you can benefit from discounts on pet medicines, products and food
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
- And lots more, as part of our commitment to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated!