Patient Care Assistant

Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital

We now have a full-time post for a patient care assistant, working in the hospital alongside our dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurses and highly knowledgeable Vets. You will work across all areas of the hospital, including the theatre and wards area, supporting our clinical team by assisting with patient handling, the daily set up and shut down of surgical spaces, infection control and running laboratory samples.

The successful applicant will be passionate about providing a high level of client and patient care, sharing knowledge with colleagues and students, and having strong clinical experience. Although training will be provided for exotic species, previous experience will be an advantage.

Regular in- house training is provided in conjunction with access to external CPD. We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
• Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

Royal Veterinary College is currently the QS number 1 ranked veterinary school in the world and a great organisation to work for.