Veterinary jobs
Working within one of our 47 PetAid hospitals, we have opportunities for a wide range of roles in Veterinary.
PetAid hospital Manager
A PetAid hospital Manager takes overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the hospital. You will ensure that all targets are met, that the hospital stays within budget and that we are providing an efficient and caring service at all times.
To take on this role you will need to have not only relevant management and budgeting experience, but also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification. You will need to be able to demonstrate outstanding communication, management and organisational skills.
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
The Senior Veterinary Surgeon (SVS) is the team leader within the PetAid hospital and is responsible for ensuring an efficient, professional and caring service to eligible clients in accordance with PDSA policies and procedures. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day workflow through the hospital to ensure that a good standard of treatment to the animals is achieved in a consistent and cost effective manner and where necessary liaise with local private veterinary practices regarding referal cases.
As a senior clinician within the PetAid hospital you will be expected to lend direction and guidance to others in the team. Other management responsibilities include recruitment, discipline, grievance, counselling and management of staff training.
You must be a multi faceted fully registered Veterinary Surgeon with an extensive track record including practice and people management. We also want you to be committed to the mission values and ethos of PDSA.
Veterinary Surgeon
The principal function of the Veterinary Surgeon within PDSA is to undertake clinical duties in accordance with the standards and ethics of the veterinary profession and with PDSA policies and practices.
Supported by a dedicated team of nursing staff our Veterinary Surgeons are responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of sick and injured animals belonging to owners eligible to receive free veterinary treatment from PDSA.
You will need to be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS); you will assist the SVS in implementing cost effective measures in the running of the PetAid hospital. You will promote a good representation of the work of PDSA by the maintenance of good clinical and personal standards and through clear communication with colleagues and the general public.
All our Veterinary Surgeons are expected to keep their professional knowledge updated by taking part in continuous professional development activities. You would be required to assist in the training of nursing and other anciliary staff.
Head Nurse
The Head Nurse reports directly to the Veterinary Surgeon. You will not only spend time participating in nursing duties or assisting with the surgeries but you will also be the Team Leader for all the nursing and auxiliary staff within the hospital. Supervising, motivating and monitoring their work at all times, you will be involved in the recruitment and selection of your team and be responsible for rota management to ensure the hospital is fully covered as required. You will also ensure that inventories of surgery and pharmaceutical supplies are maintained.
As Head Nurse you must be a fully registered Veterinary Nurse (VN) and have previous supervisory experience, preferably within a veterinary environment. You will be required to demonstrate outstanding management and communication skills and be committed to the mission andvalues of PDSA.
Veterinary Nurse
As a PDSA Veterinary Nurse (VN) you will have the opportunity to be involved in the examination and the treatment of sick companion animals, which covers a wide range of domestic animals through to unique animals ie. exotic reptiles and birds. You would have a wide range of duties within your role; from feeding and cleaning the animals to participating in diagnostic testing and dispensing of medication.
Depending on the needs of the hospital we have nurses working both full and part time hours. This would be a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your Veterinary Nursing career with many opportunities to progress to the next stage.
Nursing Auxiliary
Like all hospitals it is essential that a PetAid hospital is kept hygienically clean and tidy at all times. This will include the cleaning of animal in-patients as directed by veterinary staff during normal hours of opening , also you may be required to assist with animal feeding, holding animals for treatment and restocking consulting rooms. On occasions you may be required to assist with the execution of other duties as and when directed by the PetAid hospital Manager (PAhM).
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with animals. All you require is a love of animals along with a good telephone manner and the ability to understand and follow working instructions. This role covers normal working hours, however you may be required on occasions to work nights in the absence of the Animal Care Auxiliary.
Veterinary Care Assistant / Student Veterinary Care Assistant
The Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) and the Student Veterinary Care Assistant (SVCA) roles involve assisting the surgical team with basic animal care and handling. Taking care of the well being of the in-patient by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times. You will also be required to assist on reception when the need arises.
This role is an excellent starting point if you want to a career within the Veterinary environment. Ideally you will require the City & Guilds Care Assistant qualification, however we would be willing to train you to gain this qualification within a specified time scale.
Animal Care Auxiliary
As an Animal Care Auxiliary (ACA) you will clean and maintain the security of the PetAid hospital throughout the night (working two nights on four off). If the hospital takes patients requiring overnight stays you will need to monitor their conditions, so some animal handling experience will be required. We pay a Clinical Supplement for these additional duties.
Experience of cleaning and the ability to work on your own is essential. Experience of animal handling is desirable. You will work two nights on then four nights off including weekends according to the hospital rota. This will average 35 hours per week.
This role requires you to work in isolation on nights; you will be responsible for the care of the animal in-patients that may require an overnight stay after their clinical procedures, therefore you will be cleaning equipment and comforting and caring for the animals to the best of your ability. Due to regulations surrounding night working candidates will need to be aged 18 or over.
Senior Receptionist
The Senior Receptionist is the team leader for reception staff within the PetAid hospital and will co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of the reception team to ensure a high standard of customer care in line with PDSA policy.
You will assist the PetAid hospital Manager in the efficient management of client flow, encouraging financial contributions from clients and will provide administrative support to the PetAid hospital management team.
You will be required to work full time and have a flexible approach to work as this role requires some weekend working. The post holder must be able to communicate sympathetically and courteously with clients and be able to exercise authority in a tactful way when necessary. PetAid hospitals are busy places and an even-tempered person who is not easily flustered is essential.
Receptionist
Working on the hospital’s busy reception you will be working not only answering telephone enquiries but also face-to-face with clients, booking them in, maintaining paperwork and donations and ensuring an efficient flow of cases through the PetAid hospital. You will work as part of a team that will require you to cover some weekends and team members’ absences.
As a Receptionist you will act as initial point of contact to members of the public who seek to use PDSA PetAid services and in liaison with veterinary staff to ensure efficient management of client flow. You will also carry out registration for all clients, in line with PDSA policy, using a computerised system.
The post holder must be able to communicate sympathetically and courteously with clients and be able to exercise authority in a tactful way when necessary. PetAid hospitals are busy places and an organised person who is not easily flustered is essential.
You must have good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner. Previous office experience, including word processing and use of a computerised records systems is an advantage but not essential.
Find out more today, search for current vacancies at your local PDSA. You can also contact the Recruitment Team on telephone number: 01952 290 999.
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