- Location
- Sidcup Halfway St, United Kingdom · Dartford, Kent
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
We are a first opinion and Ophthalmology Referral practice. We have a small friendly team of two and a half vets, five nursing staff (VCAs, student and RVN) and one receptionist striving to provide the highest level of care. Our clients describe the practice as feeling homely and we have a nice garden for summer lunches and natural light.
The shift pattern is varied and we try to tailor it around individuals home life and hobbies, we understand that everyone has a life outside of work. Although we are part of a big cooperative, we function independently and day to day is more like a family run practice; still having the benefit of Medivet’s local 24hr centre and combined staff knowledge.
The shift pattern is varied and we try to tailor it around individuals home life and hobbies, we understand that everyone has a life outside of work. Although we are part of a big cooperative, we function independently and day to day is more like a family run practice; still having the benefit of Medivet’s local 24hr centre and combined staff knowledge.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Additional support
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re skilled at providing exceptional client care and are passionate about caring for pets. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
We welcome applications from candidates able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure and who are flexible and willing to learn.
This role is not suitable for young workers in line with Health and Safety Executive (government) direction due to the expected duties of the role. Therefore, you will be asked to confirm that you are over the age of 18 as part of the application process.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional care to clients, supporting surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care to pets, including walking, toileting and feeding
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team