Veterinary Assistant
Location
Porto, Portugal
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
3d ago
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Summary
The Veterinary Assistant will support the clinical team in daily hospital operations, provide in-person and telephone support to pet owners, and assist in patient reception and monitoring. This role involves close collaboration with the team and continuous skill development in a dynamic veterinary environment.
Are you looking for a hospital where you can grow, develop your skills, and join an experienced and dedicated team?
At IVC Evidensia, we believe that excellence in care is built through proximity, empathy, teamwork, and people passionate about the veterinary sector. If you enjoy contact with people and animals, are eager to learn, and are looking for a project where you can evolve professionally, we want to meet you.
Who we are:
The Póvoa Veterinary Hospital is part of IVC Evidensia, the largest veterinary group in Europe, present in more than 22 countries and constantly growing in Portugal.
At IVC Evidensia, we put people and animals at the center of everything we do and are guided every day by our values: We Care. We Dare. We Share.
The Póvoa Veterinary Hospital is a reference unit in the North of the country, equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, a 24-hour emergency service, and a multidisciplinary team that works daily to offer the best care to its patients.
Your daily tasks:
Support the clinical team in the various tasks inherent to the daily operation of the hospital;
Ensure in-person and telephone support for pet owners, guaranteeing close, careful, and professional follow-up;
Assist in the reception and monitoring of patients and their respective pet owners;
Collaborate with the clinical team in the various needs of the daily hospital routine;
Work closely with the team, promoting mutual support and the quality of service provided;
Continuously develop your skills in a dynamic and learning hospital environment.
We are looking for someone who:
Has training as a Veterinary Assistant;
Preferably has at least 1 year of professional experience in a hospital setting;
Has experience in customer service, both in person and by telephone;
Enjoys contact with people and animals and has an interest in the veterinary sector;
Has excellent communication, organizational, and empathy skills;
Is able to work under pressure and manage priorities;
Is autonomous, responsible, proactive, and dynamic;
Values teamwork and mutual support;
Be eager to learn, evolve, and build a career with us.
What you will find at the Póvoa Veterinary Hospital:
Integration into a leading veterinary hospital and the largest veterinary group in Europe;
Competitive remuneration adjusted to your experience;
Continuous training and professional development opportunities;
Possibility of growth and progression within the Group;
Integration into a multidisciplinary, collaborative team with a spirit of mutual support;
Contact with a wide variety of clinical cases and different areas of hospital activity;
A work environment where quality of care, teamwork, and patient well-being are a priority;
We also care for those who care: access to Health Insurance, birthday bonus, IVC Evidencesia Training Academy, exclusive discount network for employees, among other benefits in effect within the Group.
Updated 2d ago
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1+ years
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Permanent
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Company
IVC Evidensia
Team size
Growing team
Location
Porto, Portugal
The Póvoa Veterinary Hospital is part of IVC Evidensia, the largest veterinary group in Europe, present in more than 22 countries and constantly growing in Portugal. At IVC Evidensia, we put people and animals at the center of everything we do and are guided every day by our values: We Care. We Dare. We Share. The Póvoa Veterinary Hospital is a reference unit in the North of the country, equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, a 24-hour emergency service, and a multidisciplinary team that works daily to offer the best care to its patients.
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Veterinary Assistant
Porto, Portugal • Full Time