Job Title: PCA – Multi-Disciplinary Patient Care AssistantLocation: Willows Veterinary Centre, part of LinnaeusJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeHours: 38 hours per week, plus 1:5 weekend shifts- Including bank holidaysShift pattern: 7.5 hours per day between 7am - 10pm.We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to join the team at Willows.The successful applicant will work as part of the Clinical Support Team to provide consistently high standards of patient care and as well as ensuring practice standards are maintained to a high quality.This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in patient care, as well as developing both your animal-care skills and technical knowledge. You will be working in a busy environment as part of a large multidisciplinary team, where no two days are the same. Our expectation of you is that you take the highest level of care, have pride in your work and use your initiative in creating a better world for pets.Our Patient Care Assistants undertake a variety of duties as directed by the Veterinary Surgeons and/or Registered Veterinary Nurses, and duties or responsibilities may include:Care of in-patients within the wards including (feeding, medicating, walking patients, patient care, cleaning tasks etc)Patient handling and restraintImplementation of appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital to include regular cleaning schedules as per specified area checklistsThis is a great opportunity to an individual wishing to start a career in clinical support. Many of our patient care assistants have gone on to have successful careers in veterinary nursing. Full support and training will be provided.What we offer5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday LeaveExtensive free online Linnaeus CPD programCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife AssuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellness program including:Employee assistance programEyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to work schemeWillows is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.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 Willows, Linnaeus or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.#LI-OH1 #LI-OnsiteSalary Value: £25,371.84 per annum; #J-18808-Ljbffr
Multi-Disciplinary Patient Care Assistant employer: MARS Veterinary
At Blythwood Vets, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises both professional growth and personal wellbeing. With a focus on leadership development, generous CPD funding, and a four-day working week, our team enjoys a balanced lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the picturesque areas of Bushey and Hatch End, our practice not only provides a diverse caseload but also fosters a friendly environment where ideas are welcomed and shared, ensuring that every member can thrive in their veterinary career.
