Job Information
Linnaeus Patient Care Assistant in Auldhouse Retail Park, United Kingdom
Job Title: Patient Care Assistant
Salary: £22,542 per annum
Location: Pets'N'Vets, Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital (also be required to work at our Crookfur branch)
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours shifts
Shift Rotation: 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday: 7am-9pm. (Holiday/sickness out of hours cover when needed)
We are currently looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Patient Care Assistant team!
The ideal candidate should be like-minded that is professional, confident who will strive to deliver the very best service for our animals and clients!
No previous veterinary experience is necessary as the successful candidates will go through an initial intense training program.
Roles and Responsibilities
Work alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide vital care to patients
Record and update information on patient records
Clean, prepare and maintain patient accommodation
Exercise, feed, and groom patients
Calculate nutritional requirements for patients and maintain the patency of feeding tubes and administer tube feeds - checking that a feeding tube is patent and in position - administering a tube feed whilst observing a patient for any related complications
Handle and restrain patients for treatment
Assist with preparing patients for procedures - clipping - removing food and water where required
Administer topical and oral medication and administer subcutaneous injections
Assist with diagnostic imaging - preparing equipment ready for use - assisting with positioning patients for x-rays - assisting with positioning a patient for ultrasound
Prepare theatre - cleaning and damp dusting - cleaning, packaging, and sterilising instruments - preparing materials, instruments, and equipment
There will be some reception and significant front-of-house responsibility with the role therefore you will also need to have strong communication and customer service skills.
Benefits
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including:
Employee assistance program
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
About Us
At our heart we are a business made up of animal lovers. We are incredibly passionate about what we do, and believe we are a little different to other veterinary practices. We offer the most up to date facilities and treatment, whilst firmly adhering to the values of traditional Glasgow veterinary care.
All of our practices are RCVS accredited, including our Roundhouse Hospital which has been accredited with the prestigious RCVS Small Animal Hospital Accreditation.
The Pets‘n’Vets Family is a great Glasgow success story; an expanding and progressive network of practices, with a very proud history and strong Glasgow roots.
To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information, please contact Katie Knight on katie .knight@linnaeusgroup.co.uk