Veterinary Surgical Patient Care Assistant

Posted:
1/6/2025, 2:25:06 AM

Location(s):
Wakefield, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

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

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title: Surgical PCA 

Location: Paragon Referrals, Wakefield 

Job Type: Permanent 

Hours: 40 hours/week Monday- Friday. 11.30am - 8 pm 

About us 

Linnaeus Group is a vibrant, forward-thinking partnership of highly respected veterinary practices across the UK, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession. 

 

Linnaeus invest in quality practices who put patient care at the heart of everything they do. We are incredibly proud of each and every member of our diverse portfolio, from the UK’s most respected small animal referral centres to our selection of high quality first opinion practices. 

 

Our Vision is to be recognised as the UK’s leading veterinary group, committed to excellence in all that we do, delivered through high quality practices who share a common ethos. 

 

Your role and responsibilities 

Key duties will include: 

  • Aiding the RVN’s and Surgeons with any procedures/operations 

  • Assisting to maintain the flow of procedures, setting up & cleaning down theatres 

  • Prepping patients for surgery & aiding RVNs from the start to the end of a case 

  • Working as part of a team 

  • Closing down theatres for the day and setting up for the following days procedures 

  • Infection Control.

Benefits 

  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 

  • Day off for your birthday 

  • Staff discount scheme 

  • Life Insurance 

  • Workplace pension scheme 

  • Employee assistance programme.

 

Part of an amazing global family 

The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. 

Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. 

Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. 

Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates. 

Please apply uploading your CV & covering letter. 

Closing date: Wednesday 24th January 2025. 

Salary Value: £25,396.80;

Salary Description: per annum;  

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]