Veterinary Care Assistant Consett, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity at our Veterinary Hospital based in Consett, County Durham, for an Veterinary Care Assistant
Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital is a small animal Hospital based in County Durham, with fantastic state-of-the-art modern facilities, including laparoscopic equipment, laser therapy, in-house laboratory, radiography suite, new dental suite and more. We are passionate about providing the best in-patient care, and we have a veterinary nurse on site 24 hours a day, to allow us to keep our in-patients at our practice to offer the best continuity of care. We are a friendly team with a range of experience and varied interests, working in a purpose-build, RCVS accredited Small Animal hospital in County Durham.
We are looking for an, enthusiastic , passionate Veterinary Care Assistant who can also deliver great customer service. You will be part of our primary care team. The role involves patient handling, animal care, cleaning, reception duties and supporting our clinical team. Experience preferred but not essential.
- Full time, Permanent position with weekends pro rata
- Structured career pathway, encouraging progression
- Fantastic company benefits scheme, including access to various healthcare and wellness support.
- Top 10 North East's Best Company to work for
- Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- Social and team building events, companywide focus on wellbeing and team collaboration.
- 24-hour Nursing members on site to offer outstanding inpatient care
- ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic Gold Award
- Small-Medium Business of the Year County Durham Together Awards 2021
- CPD allowance per year
- 6 weeks paid holiday, including Bank Holidays
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
- Discounted Veterinary fees
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Cycle to work scheme.
Closing date for applications 29/10/22
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,840.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/10/2023
