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

Location:

Beverly and Kingswood

Job Type:

Permanent, full-time

Hours:

38 hours hours





We are looking for a pro-active Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our fantastic team.


PCAs work in all areas of practice, and it will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people.



The hours are 38 hrs a week ranging between 8 am and 7pm. Monday to Friday, some Saturday morning shifts may also be required ( maximum 1 in 6 Saturdays)


You will be responsible for preparing theatre for surgeries, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, assist with patient care and husbandry, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples, and assisting with the smooth running of the practice.



Duties will also include, but are not limited to:



Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation. Actively maintain the hospital and follow infection control procedures. 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 plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave Recruitment referral reward scheme 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 accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons who audit our procedures and facilities. We work with our colleagues at Wicstun Vet Group to extend the range of services we can offer.


Our own team of vets and nurses are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Our dedicated vets have many years of experience between them which they regularly update to keep abreast of current thinking in veterinary medicine. All our nurses have a passion for making your pets stay with us as comfortable as possible. Our friendly and helpful reception team strive to make your interaction with us as stress free and relaxed as possible.


The practice was founded in 1954 by John Crooks. Mr Crooks came from working with 'James Herriot' and brought a medicine bottle full of the "Skeldale" air to infuse the atmosphere of his new practice at 28 Norwood, close to the centre of the thriving market town of Beverley.


We have remained at the same premises but behind the original frontage much has changed. Over time we have evolved from a traditional mixed practice to now mainly providing a high quality first opinion service with a wide range of diagnostic and surgical equipment plus hospitalisation facilities for the pets of Beverley and the surrounding area.


In 2021 we opened a second surgery in Kingswood which will compliment our Beverley surgery and enabling us to provide our highest quality care to a wider community.


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