Veterinary Night Patient Care Assistant

Job Title: Night Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Reporting to: Lead OOH Veterinary Surgeon/Lead OOH Nurse

Area: Nursing

Hours: An average of 31.7 per week with a rota of 7 days on and 14 days off

Calder Vets based in Dewsbury are looking for a passionate and dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their night team.

The role of the patient care assistant (PCA) is critical in delivering quality patient care and an unrivalled client experience through teamwork, clear communication and utilisation of your knowledge and skills.

You will be a key member of the night team, working collaboratively with a variety of teams members, including veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. You will work under the delegation of a Vet or Registered Veterinary Nurse to support patient care. 

You will embrace our culture with a growth mindset, have a passion for self-development to support yourself and others.

• Undertake all PCA duties within the practice, utilising your skills to maximise provision of patient care within the remit of your role and experience, working under the delegation of a Vet or Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ensure accurate clinical record keeping, including hospitalisation forms and clinical notes.
• Uphold premises and patient areas to a high a high clinical standard, adhering to stringent infection control protocols and maintenance of equipment, reporting faults or damage. 
• Work alongside the veterinary and nursing teams to deliver an efficient quality service. Be accountable for any specific tasks or responsibilities delegated.
• Responsible for improving quality patient care by engaging with feedback from site level and group level audits, contributing to incident reporting and reviewing.
• Engage with and deliver high quality patient care initiatives.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Birthday day off (pro rata)
• 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
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

Calder Vets Dewsbury 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 Calder Vets, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.

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