Veterinary Patient Care Assistant — Compassionate Team Support

Southdown Veterinary Group; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Wokingham is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant to support qualified RVNs and Vets. You'll be involved in animal handling, assisting during treatments, general maintenance duties, and providing high-quality customer care. The ideal candidate will have experience in animal welfare and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of £20,800 - £25,396, generous leave entitlements, and various health benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays

Buy/sell additional leave

Staff discount scheme

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in animal handling, cleaning, and feeding.
• Ability to manage client interactions professionally.
• Experience in veterinary environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support RVNs and Vets in providing excellent animal care.
• Handle animals for treatments and maintain cleanliness.
• Answer calls and provide client reception duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Animal welfare experience

Resilience in distressing situations

Teamwork skills

Job description

A veterinary practice in Wokingham is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant to support qualified RVNs and Vets. You'll be involved in animal handling, assisting during treatments, general maintenance duties, and providing high-quality customer care. The ideal candidate will have experience in animal welfare and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of £20,800 - £25,396, generous leave entitlements, and various health benefits.