Patient Care Assistant - Earls Hall Veterinary Group

CVS Group

Patient Care Assistant - Earls Hall Veterinary Group

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CVS Group, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 15 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5045476a66cc43aa88429534bbc5cd51

Full Job Description

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.

Some of the duties will include:

  • 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

    An excellent communicator with strong empathy

  • Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public

  • Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals

  • 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 would be desirable

    CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division.


  • Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

    Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals

    The role is full time, working 40.75 hours per week and 1:4 weekends.,
  • Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage

  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays

  • 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 the link here: CVS Employee Benefits