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.
Croft Veterinary Practice are looking to expand their Nursing team by recruiting for a Patient Care Assistant. In this role you have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive and friendly team while gaining experience in the veterinary industry.


Your role will include

Assisting the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses Covering reception occasionally Animal handling Helping the inpatient nurse care for the patients Assisting in preparing animals for surgeries Liaising with the operating team to set up in between procedures assisting in ultrasounds and much more!

This role is a career in itself, and the Patient Care Assistant role within Crofts comes with great progression. As a Patient Care Assistant, it is also a great way to get your foot in the door if looking to progress into Veterinary Nursing.


Included in the role:

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave. Free Linnaeus CPD program provided by specialists/referral teams both online and in-person. Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Discounts with PetPlan Sickness pay. Equal family leave for birth/adoption Wellness program including employee assistance program, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme etc. Recruitment reward scheme

Hours of work:

40-hour week 1 in 4 weekends (Saturday 8am - 12pm) but with time back in leu Different shift roles to include working with the operating team, working with the inpatient team and front of house. Shifts vary between 8am - 5pm and 10am -7pm

Croft Veterinary Practice is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.



At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.



We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.



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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