Veterinary Patient Care Assistant

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. Your role and responsibilitiesWe are currently recruiting for a talented Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support our highly skilled team.We are looking to meet candidates who are passionate about animal welfare and developing their knowledge and experience within the veterinary industry.You will work as part of a nursing team to support the provision of care to our patients and also support the client care team with reception duties.You need to be a highly motivated self-starter with the following:Desire to provide gold standard care to all our patientsAbility and initiative to work both independently and as part of a teamInclination to learn and develop your clinical skills.You must fulfil the following requirements:Have an excellent command of written and spoken EnglishMaintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your workProvide evidence of your Right to Work in the UKPrevious experience within a similar role would be advantageous.BenefitsWe offer a competitive benefits package, including:5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidaysBirthday LeaveCompetitive Pension SchemeOpportunity to join our Private Medical InsurancePayment Protection Life AssuranceDeath in Service CoverEnhanced Sick PayEnhanced Family Leave (for over 2 years' service)Career Development OpportunitiesRecruitment Referral Reward SchemePlus a Wellness Programme including:Eyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to Work schemeAbout usEye Vet is a dedicated Ophthalmology referral clinic in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire. We're conveniently located just off the M56 and close to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.Our close-knit team of veterinary ophthalmologists, nurses, anaesthetists and client care are passionate about the ophthalmic treatment we provide, and we benefit from multi-disciplinary support from nearby Northwest Veterinary Specialists and the Liverpool University small animal teaching hospital.As well as treating patients referred by primary-care veterinary practices all over the North West of England and North Wales, we also treat a variety of animals off-site, including Chester Zoo.Our ophthalmologists share their expertise through clinical teaching and placements for final year students from the university.We would love to hear from you, please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or to apply, please complete the application form below.This is a permanent full-time role. The working hours will be 40 hours per week over 5 days between 8am and 6.30pm on rotaWe 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 serviceand 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 or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]