Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding role that offers both variety and growth? This Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) position is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. This full-time role, consisting of either four longer days per week or five 8-hour shifts, also includes working one Saturday in every four, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule.
The role is diverse and engaging, encompassing a high level of client care, including reception duties, maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the practice and its equipment, and hands-on patient care. Flexibility is key, as the role may require working across different branches within a commutable distance, including hospital sites. This position is ideal for those who can adapt to the physical and emotional demands of the veterinary profession and thrive in a high-pressure, unpredictable environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Provide exceptional client care, including reception duties.
- Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the practice and its equipment.
- Deliver hands-on patient care.
- Work across different branches within a commutable distance, including hospital sites.
Skills and experience
- Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, unpredictable environment.
- Flexibility to work across different locations.
- Compassionate and dedicated to animal welfare.
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- paid 30-minute lunch breaks
- generous colleague discounts
- the opportunity to join a private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate
- medical cashback incentives
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