Veterinary Care Assistant

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? So are we!

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Twilight Veterinary Care Assistant at Mi Night Vet  Chester
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Position Details: 12‑month fixed‑term contract (part‑time, average 19.25 hours per week) with a 2‑week rota pattern:

• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday (7pm‑11:30pm), Saturday & Sunday (7am‑3:30pm)
• Week 2:
  Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (7pm‑11:30pm)

The Patient Care Assistant role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a PCA you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.

• Walking patients
• Supporting with physio for recovery
• Bathing patients
• Feeding patients
• Weighing patients
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the hospital
• Keeping areas of the hospital stocked
• Holding for procedures such as bloods, IV placement
• Running samples in the lab
• Helping reception to cover for meetings/lunches
• Helping the sterile service technicians when required to clean kits/theatre

• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
• Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment and working night shifts would be desirable

• Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage plus allowance for annualised hours contract
• 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
• Free on‑site parking
• and more!

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.