Animal Care Assistant

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - Veterinary

Salary: £25,646.40 per annum

​Location: St Clair Veterinary Group, Kirkcaldy

Job Type: Fixed Term initially (6 Months), Full time

Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 x 10 hour days, 1 in 4 Saturdays

Essentials: Must have full driving licence

We are currently looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about animal care to join our Patient Care Assistant team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for animals and the drive to make a difference.

We are a small animal practice with a great team of vets, nurses and patient care assistants and receptionists who are all committed to animal health and welfare. 

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable candidate who is interested in all aspects of hospitalised animal care

Roles And Responsibilities

This is a demanding role and requires dedication, proactivity, flexibility, a strong work ethic and a strong belief in delivering the highest standard of patient care.

• Your work will involve all areas of primary care veterinary practice, including kennel rooms, theatre/sterilisation, laboratory, pharmacy and client care.
• Provide inpatient care under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, such as exercising, feeding and grooming hospitalised patients. 
• Maintain patient accommodation, considering the condition and welfare of the patient, providing environmental enrichment and supportive aids as required. 
• Clean, pack and sterilise surgical instruments and sterile supplies.  
• Theatre maintenance including preparation and cleaning between surgeries. 
• Assist with laboratory diagnostic techniques including use of in-house lab equipment to process samples and packaging for external laboratories.  
• Under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and nursing team, contact and liaise with clients to provide/ receive patient updates.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

• 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

• Employee Assistance Program

• Eyecare Voucher Scheme

• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

We are a RCVS accredited, primary care practice for small animals that operate across Fife in Scotland and multiple other sites.

As a committed animal practice, we pride ourselves on providing an extensive and comprehensive range of services.

With our certified team of vets and nurses we ensure that our patients get the best quality care with us.

St Clair Veterinary Group is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.  

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.  

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. 

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about St Clair Vets, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.

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Salary Value: £25,646.40;

Salary Description: per annum;