Patient Care Assistant chez Vca

Role: Patient Care Assistant 
Location: Parkhill Vets 

Salary: £25,396.80 per year 

Job type: Permanent, full-time 

Hours: 40 hours per week, 1:5 Saturday mornings 8am -1pm 

Are you an animal lover with a passion for providing exceptional care 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our friendly and welcoming team. 

 
We are based in the heart of Wetherby with the most welcoming and long-standing clients and patients. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who is looking to start their journey in the veterinary industry or someone who has experience and is looking for a new challenge. Our nursing team are searching for someone to complement the team in providing excellent client and patient service whilst being able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. 

 
 Duties would also include: 

• Assist with patient handling and restraint. Ensuring that all handling and restraint is carried out in a patient friendly approach to ensure no unnecessary stress or discomfort to the patient. 

• Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation. Play an active role in maintaining the hospital and its infection control. 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 + bank holidays + Birthday Leave 

• Extensive Internal CPD 

• Potential career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes 

• Life Assurance 

• Enhanced sickness pay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Employer contribution pension scheme 

• Recruitment referral reward scheme 

• Wellness program including: 

• Employee assistance program

• Eyecare voucher scheme 

• Free annual Flu jab 

• Cycle to work scheme 

 
 At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.   

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.  

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Calder Veterinary, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].