CVS Group UK
Veterinary Care Assistant
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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 MiNightVet Chester.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Can Join Us On a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, On a Part-time Basis Working On Average 19.25 Hours a Week With a 2-week Rota Pattern Of
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday (7pm-11:30pm), Saturday & Sunday (7am-3:30pm)
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (7pm-11:30pm)
At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—preparing for surgeries, supporting patient recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature.
We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.
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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
- 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
What we're looking for in our Veterinary Patient Care Assistant:
- 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
Benefits
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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 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.
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