Patient Care Assistant - Ashtead

  • Ashtead
  • Medivet Group Ltd

About us We’re a community of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care. We’re set on building something extraordinary: creating the most forward-thinking and innovative place in the veterinary industry. We’re always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field, and it’s this vision and enthusiasm that forms the foundation of how we work.

Our mission to deliver progressive, around the clock care means our employees have the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in-house MRI machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.

We provide ongoing support to our teams, both in practice and through our dedicated training centre. This empowers you to get the very best from our advanced equipment while being on your journey to veterinary excellence.

The role

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will work in all areas of the practice, learning the core principles of veterinary nursing.

Previous work experience within a veterinary practice is desirable (voluntary or paid), along with a willingness to learn. Having work experience with animals would also be beneficial.

This rewarding role is an average of 43 hours per week with some weekend working, a share of bank holidays and nights and weekends on call.

Key accountabilities Full drivers licence

Applicants must have 5 GCSE's at grade C / 4 or above to include Maths, English Language and a Science and be in possession of examination certificates

Alternatively, City & Guilds will accept alternative qualifications, e.g. Veterinary Care Assistant Certificate, Animal Nursing Assistant Award or National Diploma in Animal Care - you will still be required to provide proof of GCSE Maths and English and provide the original certificates.

Previous work experience within a veterinary practice is desirable (voluntary or paid) along with a willingness to learn; work experience with animals would also be beneficial.

Branch This position is at our Ashtead clinic just inside the M25 in Surrey.

Job Reference: FR04357