Medicine Emergency and Critical Care Patient Care Assistant
Company: The Royal Veterinary College
Salary: £26,692 to £27,291 a year, pro rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: Hatfield, AL9 7TA
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 2 Sept 2026
Closing date: 18 Sept 2026
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to complement our busy Emergency, Critical Care and Medicine nursing teams. This applicant will be integral to our dynamic team of vets, nurses and students that thrive under pressure and most of all have a passion for patient care.
This post would suit a friendly team player who is hardworking, caring, and enthusiastic. Previous experience in an animal care environment is essential. An animal care qualification would be desirable, but it is not essential. The role will involve maintaining infection control standards, patient handling, walking, grooming and feeding.
This is a part-time post working 14 hrs per week (Saturday and Sunday 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm ).
Training and ongoing support will be provided.
We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave ( plus 3 concessionary days and bank holidays ) pro rata
- Access to free in-house CPD
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
For informal enquiries regarding this position, or to arrange a visit, please contact: Head Oncology Nurse, Nicole Read on nread@rvc.ac.uk.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.
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Medicine Emergency and Critical Care Patient Care Assistant employer: Royal Veterinary College
At the Royal Veterinary College, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located near Potters Bar, our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our competitive benefits package, which includes generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and onsite gym membership, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
