Veterinary Care Assistant

Kernow Vet Group; Stirling; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Central Scotland is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join its dedicated team. The role involves patient handling, processing lab samples, and managing reception duties, including phone calls and cash handling. Candidates must have strong communication skills, be proactive, and able to work well independently or as part of a team. Additional benefits include competitive salary, generous leave allowances, and several employee wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Non-accidental injury support

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be capable of patient handling and managing lab samples.
• Experience in cleaning and maintaining equipment is essential.
• Ability to manage reception tasks including phone calls and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Handle patients and process lab samples.
• Maintain cleanliness of the practice and equipment.
• Manage reception duties including phone and cash handling.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Proactive and enthusiastic

Ability to work independently

Job description

Bruceview Vets, Stirling, Stirling, Scotland

We are looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our fantastic team here at Bruceview Vets. The role has a wide range of responsibilities such as patient handling, process lab samples, cleaning within the practice and manage the cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and instruments. There will be some reception work in the role, managing phone calls and cash handling.

About the rota

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. You will be working 4 x 8 hour shifts and 1 x 7 hour shift. There will be Saturdays involved which is 1 in 4 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Split shifts could be an option, however a 7:00pm finish is a must.

What skills you'll need

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and approachable individual who thrives as part of a team but can also work independently with initiative and self- motivation. Strong communication skills, along with the ability to multi-task and adapt, are essential.

Want to know more about us?

Bruceview is an RCVS accredited small animal practice in Central Scotland. It is a modern and well-equipped practice with three consult rooms and separate cat and dog wards. We focus on providing excellent client and patient care and provide all usual services including Dental x-ray and acupuncture. We are in beautiful Central Scotland, close to The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre, Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument.

Our team consist of 10 Vets, 7 Nurses, 5 Support Staff. We have certificate holders amongst our team who specialise in Dentistry and Pain Management. Our ideal candidate will be hard working, good at multi-tasking and above all a team player.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6Weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Discounted staff pet care

Bruceview Vets, Stirling

150 Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling, FK7 0LJ, United Kingdom