Patient Care Assistant

Posted:
1/8/2026, 7:29:32 PM

Location(s):
Epping, England, United Kingdom ⋅ Harlow, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Location: Forest Veterinary Centre, Harlow
Practice Group: Forest Veterinary Group, part of Linnaeus
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our team at our new Harlow site. This role will be primarily based at Harlow, with occasional shifts required at our Epping hospital.

Both Harlow and Epping sites are well-equipped, including:

  • CT scanners
  • Digital X-ray
  • In-house laboratory
  • Dental X-ray
  • Endoscopy
  • Ultrasound

You will play a key role in supporting the Nursing team and assisting with the day-to-day care of patients, helping to maintain a high standard of clinical care across the practice.

Working Hours

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • No weekend work currently required
  • Weekend work may be introduced in the future

About Forest Veterinary Centre

Forest Veterinary Centre is a well-established, progressive practice with a busy hospital site in Epping and growing branch practices, including our new Harlow site. As part of the Linnaeus Group, we benefit from continued investment in facilities, equipment, and people, allowing our teams to deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive working environment.

What We Offer

  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Enhanced equal family leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eye care voucher scheme
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Staff discount and benefits platform
  • Access to Linnaeus learning and development programmes

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our Associates, with access to Mental Health First Aiders and confidential wellbeing resources.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply button.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact our Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner:

Purvi Kataria


Email: [email protected]

All applications with the relevant skills and experience will be carefully considered. If you require any support in completing your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.