Job Description

Patient Care Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Care Assistant to join the team at our independent Small Animal Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Referral Centre in Farmoor, Oxford.



Your duties will include assisting Veterinary Nurses with inpatient care, holding patients, helping in prep/theatre, cleaning and maintaining operating equipment, stock control, and reception duties.

We are seeking a dedicated individual who is eager to make a difference in patient care. We are committed to providing comprehensive support to help you excel in this career path as a Veterinary Care Assistant. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to progress to nurse training.

Knowledge and Skills

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will be empathetic, passionate about animal care, and dedicated to delivering outstanding services to our patients and clients.

Be a team player with the ability to establish positive working relationships and support the team.

Essential skills:

Five GCSEs grade 4/C or above

A full, clean driving licence

Experience using computers and Windows-based applications

Desirable skills:

A recognized educational qualification in Animal Management or VCA

This is a Full-Time role working 40 hours per week on a fixed rota.

Competitive salary and generous benefit package will be offered to the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Veterinary : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/10/2023
Expected start date: 11/09/2024