Job Description

We are thrilled to invite applications from experienced candidates seeking to join our team of Veterinary Care Assistants at Pride Referrals, Derby.

As a Veterinary care assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary team to ensure the well-being and comfort of our patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with veterinarians and veterinary nurses, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

A hospital designed for excellence

Pride Veterinary Centre offers a range of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our diagnostics and treatments are second to none and we have many highly trained and experienced colleagues to ensure that our patients receive the very best treatment. We strive to deliver world class patient care and our fantastic facilities provide a superb care environment, including 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres, full advanced imaging suite, 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills and dedicated chemo & radio-iodine treatment rooms define the setting.

Responsibilities

You will be working in our busy wards department, a fast-paced area of the hospital dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our hospitalised patients. As a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA), your role will involve assisting the team with daily tasks such as restraining patients for examinations and medication administration, creating care plans, maintaining hospital cleanliness, walking dogs, feeding patients, and more. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your animal handling skills and expand your veterinary care knowledge.

What We're Looking For
Animal Care/ Handling experience is essential. Animal care qualifications are desirable A strong team player with confident and effective communication skills. Be proactive and have good time management skills Self-motivated and happy handling animals under supervision. Accuracy in following instructions and maintaining records. Eagerness to learn new tasks and adapt to new challenges.


Working Pattern

The hours for this role are Monday- Friday with shifts between 7am-9pm. There are no weekends or OOHs, but the successful applicant will be expected to participate in a bank holiday rota and part of that will consist of you working 1-2 bank holidays per year.

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:6.6 Weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension scheme Discounted staff pet care


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