Beechwood (Kidsgrove)

Are you an empathetic, well organised, energetic and fun animal lover? Already working within a veterinary practice as a care assistant and looking for a new opportunity? Our friendly, fun and supportive team are looking for a Patient Care Assistant to join the practice at Beechwood.

You will work alongside a team of vets and nurses, ensuring that we continue to deliver excellent customer service and client care. This opportunity allows for a great work/life balance in a very rewarding field.

This is a full-time position between 30 and 40 hours a week over 5 days and 1:4 weekends, on a 12 month fixed term contract. This position is in line with National Minimum Wage plus 3% and includes benefits.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Nursing care to patients.
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities.
• General cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Running internal lab samples.
• Answering phone calls and dealing with incoming enquires along with troubleshooting emergencies.
• Assisting clients and taking payments.
• Providing a friendly, efficient and effective service to clients.
• This role will incorporate a 50 50 split of supporting the nursing team and front of house team.

In return, you will receive a range of benefits including:

• Company discounts.
• 5 Weeks holiday with the option to buy a further 2 weeks with our Buy/Sell scheme. (pro-rata)
• Perkbox, offering a suite of hospitality, travel and retail discounts

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