Patient Care Assistant - Woodlands Vets Practice Site:Woodlands (Plymouth)Woodlands (Plymouth)Are you passionate about making pets a priority?
So are we!We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Patient Care Assistant at Woodlands Vets.This is a full time role, working 40 hours per week, including every other Sunday.This position will involve predominantly working at the main hospital in Plymouth and providing cover at Ivybridge when needed.Take a look at the practices; & CVS Ode to Veterinary ProfessionalsAbout the role:The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a PCA you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.Some of the duties will include: Nursing care to patientsAssisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatmentCleaning, walking, and feeding of patientsPreparation of emergency and operating facilitiesGeneral cleaning and maintenance dutiesRunning internal lab samplesAnswering emergency calls Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant: An excellent communicator with strong empathyExcellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the publicExperience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animalsResilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situationsA positive attitude and excellent teamwork skillsExperience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable What we can offer you:We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so