Patient Care Assistant

Company: VCA Inc.
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Location: Hitchin
Job Description:

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant

Location: Davies Veterinary Specialists

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week (1:4 weekends)

The role of a Patient Care Assistant is to support nurses and interns in delivering the highest standards of patient care. You will provide hands‑on care to patients, maintain overall cleanliness and organization, and manage stock levels to ensure the smooth running of the day.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses and interns with patient care activities.• Provide hands‑on care to patients.• Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient areas.• Monitor and manage stock levels for supplies and equipment.• Ensure a smooth running of daily operations by coordinating with team members.

Qualifications

You will be a highly organized, motivated team player who can cope with a fast‑paced, physically, mentally and emotionally demanding environment. Excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client and patient care are essential. Previous animal care experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

Benefits

  • Pro‑rated allowance of 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
  • Birthday as a paid day off
  • Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Staff discount schemes
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Enhanced equal family leave
  • Wellness program including employee assistance programme, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme, recruitment referral reward scheme

Salary

£26,701 per annum

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Posted: June 13th, 2026