Patient Care Assistant

Company	St Clair Veterinary Group KirkcaldySee more
Address	Kirkcaldy, Fife
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	£23,795.20 a year
Category	Healthcare

Job description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Veterinary

Salary: £23,795 per annum

Location: St Clair Veterinary Group, Kirkcaldy

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 x 10 hour days, 1 in 4 Saturdays

We are currently looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Patient Care Assistant team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for animals and the drive to make a difference.

We are a small animal practice with a great team of vets, nurses and Patient Care Assistants and receptionists who are all committed to animal health and welfare.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable candidate who is interested in all aspects of hospitalised animal care

Roles and Responsibilities

This is a demanding role and requires dedication, proactivity, flexibility, a strong work ethic and a strong belief in delivering the highest standard of Patient Care.

Your work will involve all areas of primary care veterinary practice, including kennel rooms, theatre/sterilisation, laboratory, pharmacy and client care.
Provide inPatient Care under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, such as exercising, feeding and grooming hospitalised patients.
Maintain patient accommodation, considering the condition and welfare of the patient, providing environmental enrichment and supportive aids as required.
Clean, pack and sterilise surgical instruments and sterile supplies.
Theatre maintenance including preparation and cleaning between surgeries.
Assist with laboratory diagnostic techniques including use of in-house lab equipment to process samples and packaging for external laboratories.
Under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, contact and liaise with clients to provide/ receive patient updates.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
RCVS & VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
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

We are a RCVS accredited, primary care practice for small animals that operate across Fife in Scotland and multiple other sites.

As a committed animal practice, we pride ourselves on providing an extensive and comprehensive range of services.

With our certified team of vets and nurses we ensure that our patients get the best quality care with us.
To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information, please contact Katie Knight on katie.knight@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk