Veterinary Patient Care Assistant
Location
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
2d ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This role involves providing essential nursing care and support to animal patients, assisting veterinary professionals, and managing various operational tasks within a busy veterinary practice. Key responsibilities include animal handling, cleaning, preparing facilities, and supporting reception duties.
Are you ready to put pets first? Join our team as our new Veterinary Patient Care Assistant.
Role Details:
Location: 284 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6AY
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday on a varied shift pattern between 08.00 - 19.00, with a share in the Saturday 08.30 – 17.30 rota
Salary: Will be paid at the National Minimum Wage
Must Haves: Animal care and handling experience
About the role:
The Patient Care Assistant position is crucial in any veterinary practice. You'll support our skilled RVN's and Vets in providing exceptional care to our animal patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing nursing care to our patients
Assisting Vets and Nurses with animal restraint
Walking, feeding, and cleaning patients
Preparing emergency and operating facilities
Performing general cleaning and maintenance
Running internal lab samples
Answering emergency calls
Supporting the reception team, including booking appointments and processing payments
Who We're Looking For:
Skilled in customer service and public interaction
Resilience and the ability to handle emotional situations with kindness and professionalism
Strong communication skills paired with genuine empathy
Experienced in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, and handling – this is essential!
Resilient and capable of handling emotional situations
Positive and a team player
Preferably have experience in a veterinary environment
Our Offer to You:
We understand that benefits matter. Here are just a few of the perks you'll enjoy:
Salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage
Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care
Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, where you can benefit from discounts on pet medicines, products and food
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
And lots more, as part of our commitment to help you feel recognised, supported and appreciated!
Updated 2d ago
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Experience
0-2 years
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Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
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Company
Regan Veterinary Centre
Team size
Growing team
Location
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
At Regan Veterinary Centre, we make pets a priority every day! Joining a CVS Vets-owned practice is more than just starting a job—it's the beginning of a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading veterinary groups. Our mission is simple yet meaningful: to provide the best possible care for animals, and this dedication guides everything we do. With a network of over 500 practices and more than 8,000 devoted professionals, you'll become part of a supportive community focused on one goal: putting pets first. It's in our nature – to care, to support, to learn and to progress. That's what sets us apart at CVS Vets.
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Veterinary Patient Care Assistant
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom • Full Time