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Are you ready to put pets first? Join our team as our new Veterinary Patient Care Assistant! At PetMedics, we make pets a priority every day! Role Details Location: PetMedics (Worsley, Manchester) Contract: Permanent, Full-time Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday on a varied shift pattern, with a share in the Weekend rota About PetMedics PetMedics is a large veterinary hospital, staffed by a truly superb clinical team of 37 veterinary surgeons, 41 nurses and a supporting team of PCAs, receptionists, administrative staff and an ambulance team. We have a large waiting room with a separate cat waiting room area.

We are proud to have been awarded the GOLD status for being a Cat Friendly Clinic and the SILVER Rabbit Friendly status. Our facilities include - 4 theatres, 6 consulting rooms, an intensive care ward, separate cat and dog wards, an exotics ward, an isolation ward, a digital X-ray, a CT scanner, several ultrasound scanners, endoscopy, laparoscopy, mechanical ventilation, and an extensive in-house laboratory. Take a tour of our hospital and see for yourself - About CVS Vets Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job—it's the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups. Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do. With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first. It's in our nature – to care, to support, to learn and to progress. That's what sets us apart at CVS Vets. About The Role The Patient Care Assistant position is crucial in any veterinary practice. You'll support our skilled RVN's and Vets in providing exceptional care to our animal patients.

Requirements

An excellent communicator with strong empathy
Skilled in customer service and public interaction
Experienced in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, and handling – this is essential!
Resilient and capable of handling emotional situations
Positive and a team player
Preferably have experience in a veterinary environment
Our innovative Receptionist Careers Pathway offers a clear, structured path to develop your skills and grow within CVS.
With a range of courses, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver top-tier client service and advance your career with us.
CVS Vets is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves, celebrating diversity and empowering each team member to perform at their best.
We're committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Ready to join us? Click the 'Apply Now' button below.
Please note: We can only accept or progress applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for clinical support roles due to Home Office criteria.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant position is crucial in any veterinary practice.
You'll support our skilled RVN's and Vets in providing exceptional care to our animal patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing nursing care to our patients
Assisting Vets and Nurses with animal restraint
Walking, feeding, and cleaning patients
Preparing emergency and operating facilities
Performing general cleaning and maintenance
Running internal lab samples
Answering emergency calls

Benefits

Salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, where you can benefit from discounts on pet medicines, products and food Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support And lots more, as part of our commitment to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated!

About CVS Group UK

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CVS Group UK

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Established in 1999, CVS Group is a leading provider of integrated veterinary services with around 500 practices throughout the UK and Australia. CVS is built upon recommending and providing the best clinical care every time and we believe this is what drives the success of our practices. We aim to deliver the highest standard of healthcare and empower our colleagues to make the right clinical decisions for our patients. Alongside around 500 practices we provide great facilities and equipment and we operate: - 9 specialist referral hospitals - ensure clients and their animals receive a first-class service even in the most complex cases - 35 dedicated out-of-hours sites – to provide emergency care 24 hours a day - 2 diagnostic laboratories and MiLab, a desktop analyser business - offer fast and accurate diagnostic services - Healthy Pet Club – a scheme that provides preventative veterinary care and helps clients to spread the cost of regular health checks - MiPet pet insurance - AnimedDirect – our online retail business - VetDirect – our buying group We support and develop our teams to be the best in their role, which includes access to industry-leading learning, education and development. We are a great place to work and have a career and our practices benefit from the strengths of operating within a group that at every level combines the talents of vets and non-clinical leaders. To view and search career opportunities at CVS Group, please visit http://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk

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