Patient Care Assistant (Daytime)

Grantavets; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary referral centre in Cambridge is looking for a Patient Care Assistant to provide hands-on support in caring for patients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily operations, maintaining care standards, and being part of a supportive team. Ideal candidates will be proactive and possess strong communication skills, along with a genuine love for animals. Applicants should be prepared for a full-time role with varied duties in a busy environment. Competitive pay and various perks offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Holiday allowance plus your birthday off

Free fruit

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care preferred but not essential.
• Caring, reliable, and proactive nature required.
• Genuine love of animals.

Responsibilities

• Care for a varied referral caseload.
• Support nurses and vets in daily operations.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Good communication skills

Job description

• Granta Veterinary Specialists - Cambridge

Granta Veterinary Specialists – Linton, Cambridgeshire Full-time

Our Patient Care Assistants are at the heart of everything we do. They’re the people who keep things moving on the wards — caring for our patients, supporting our nurses and vets, preparing equipment, and helping the hospital run smoothly day to day.

This is a hands-on, practical role in a busy, independent referral centre, where teamwork, kindness and common sense matter just as much as experience.

What makes this role special

• You’ll care for a varied referral caseload, from new admissions through to recovery and discharge
• You’ll be part of a friendly, close-knit daytime team where everyone helps each other out
• You’ll play a key role in maintaining the high standards of care we’re proud of

What we’re looking for

• Someone caring, reliable and proactive
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Experience in animal care is preferred but not essential
• A genuine love of animals — and a willingness to muck in when needed

The practical bits

• Full-time role
• Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6.30pm
• 8-hour shifts

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay
• Holiday allowance plus your birthday off
• Free fruit
• A supportive, welcoming team in an independent, vet-led referral centre

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering letter to: