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.

Role:

Patient Care Assistant

Location:

Alder Veterinary Practice, Guildford

Salary:

25,646 per year

Job type:

Permanent, full-time

Hours:

40 hours per week, 1:4 Saturdays

Your role and responsibilities

Due to expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join us at Alder Vets.

You will be joining a fantastic team that we couldn't be more proud of!



PCA's work in a variety of areas in practice and it will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people, including management, Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses. Working enthusiastically within the team, you will help maintain a happy, efficient, and effective working environment.


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


This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for animals. It is also a great way to pursue a career to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the future.

We would encourage the completion of our in-house PCA course with support from one of our nurses as your mentor.



The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary, medical or care sectors.



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

About us

We are a RCVS accredited, two-site Primary Care Practice based in Guilford and Hazelmere. We aim to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for small animals in a friendly and professional environment.

Our practices are continuously being updated to ensure that our pets are being cared for in the best way possible, through our facilities and caring team.


At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.


To apply, please click 'apply now' at the top of the screen and complete the application form.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss in more detail please contact Ophelia on ophelia.hinds@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