caregiver

caregiver Redruth, England

Medivet
Full Time Redruth, England 54536 - 25997 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

The role


We are looking for a motivated and friendly individual with a strong passion for animal care and welfare to join us as a Veterinary Care Assistant (Patient Care Assistant) at our Redruth and Camborne branch.

Take your first step towards becoming an exceptional veterinary nurse by joining us as a Veterinary Care Assistant.

In this varied and rewarding role, as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) you will provide essential support to the day-to-day running of the practice, learning the core principals of veterinary nursing, developing your knowledge and skills to enable you to progress and apply for formal veterinary nurse training in the future, which is funded by us!

You will share our values being trustworthy, caring and progressive, you’ll also take the initiative in providing high standards of care, ensuring we live true to our purpose of providing exceptional care, that’s always there.

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be an integral part of the practice team and will perform a variety of duties, such as:

  • Working with our veterinary surgeons, qualified nurses, and student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients. This will include maintaining the kennels, feeding, and walking the patients and of course showing them the love and attention that our very important patients deserve.
  • Provide a gold standard service to our clients
  • Following cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment
  • Preparing and maintaining medical equipment

43 hours a week

National Minimum Wage


Skills and experience


Essential requirements

  • Minimum qualification requirement of five GCSE subjects at grade A-C (4-9) to include Maths, English Language and Science* (certificates required upon application)
  • Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
  • Friendly and personable attitude, with an empathetic approach
  • Passionate about the care and welfare of animals
  • Full UK driving licence

Please note that the hiring process will be delayed should you not upload your certificates (not statements) at the time of application.

  • Alternative qualifications e.g., Veterinary Care Assistant Certificate, Animal Nursing Assistant Award or National Diploma in Animal Care will be accepted when supported with full Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Branch


Redruth and Camborne (Monument Vets)


Job Reference: FR04532

caregiver
Medivet

www.medivet.co.uk
North Watford, United Kingdom
Duncan Gibson
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Pet Care & Veterinary
1987
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