Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate

Veterinary Care Assistant

to join our inclusive team here at Optivet Referrals.

Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.

Our team focuses on all aspects of our patients wellbeing. Through knowledge-based growth and outstanding nursing care, our clinicians deliver effective treatments plans for our patients, keeping our clients informed throughout, founded on what we would want for our own pets.

Underpinned by our core values, we provide a culture where our team is supported and able to thrive, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth.

About the role

This is a permanent full time position working 40 hours per week across day, twilights and night shifts.

As a VCA (Veterinary Care Assistant), you will work alongside specialist veterinary surgeons and RVNs to provide excellent care for inpatients, assist in theatres, prepare and clean equipment, maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hospital and provide client care and lab processing assistance where required.

(Full job description available on request)

About you

Experience as a Veterinary Care Assistant would be beneficial.

To succeed in this role, you must be dynamic, well organised with exceptional attention to detail. You must be able to show empathy and work in a fast-paced environment, whilst remaining calm and demonstrating exemplary team-working skills.

Above all, you must be passionate about providing a high standard and quality of care to our patients and clients.

In addition:

Proven strong and effective verbal communication techniques both on the telephone and face to-face. Demonstrates a professional level of English language when sending out written communication. Understand the ethical requirements of a referral veterinary practice. Strong computer skills. Experience in a similar role is preferable

Our package

Starting Base salary 25,500 (experience and shift dependant, reviewed after successful probation)

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

Extra day off for your birthday

Private health care

SMART pension

Free onsite parking

Pet insurance contribution

Please visit our website www.Optivet.com to read more about what we do.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,500.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Experience:

veterinary care assistance: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person