CVS Group
Job title:
Veterinary Oncology Patient Care Assistant
Company
CVS Group
Job description
Bristol Veterinary Specialists is recruiting an Oncology Patient Care Assistant to join our busy medical and radiation oncology service.The successful candidate will be joining 2 board-certified specialists in medical oncology, two oncology residents and three specialist nurses.This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, covering Monday-Friday with 1:4 weekends.We have a brand-new hospital with a dedicated oncology prep room, procedures room and kennel space, as well as a state-of-the-art Elekta 6MV linear accelerator capable of advanced image-guided treatments. Covering over 30,000 square feet, it is custom-built with uniquely designed facilities and the latest cutting-edge equipment.With Specialists in all disciplines able to treat anything and everything under one roof, the hospital acts as a flagship hub for small animal pet owners in the Southwest and Wales. Our excellent location is easily accessible from major motorways – M5, M4, M49.The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, as a PCA you would be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients, working alongside a lovely team of people.We are looking for someone who really cares about animals. Our ideal candidate will have had some experience with animals before, ideally in a practice or hospital setting, have excellent communication skills and be a real team player.Main duties:
- Nursing care to patients
- Assisting vets and nurses in restraining animals for treatment
- Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
- Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
- General cleaning and maintenance duties
- Running internal lab samples
- Answering emergency calls
- Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments
- To provide a friendly, efficient and effective service to clients
What we can offer you:We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:
- Salary in line with the NMW
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Long Service Award – employees receive an extra day’s annual leave for each year’s service (up to a maximum of 5 days for 5 completed years)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
- A range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
- and more!
Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here:Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.To apply for this position please click ‘Apply Now’.
Expected salary
Location
Bristol Area
Job date
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:21:22 GMT
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