Veterinary Patient Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a small animal, Independent Veterinary practice located in Midsomer Norton.
We are looking to expand our team and have a position available for a veterinary patient care assistant.
Duties will include (but not limited to)
- Patient handling
- Cleaning of surgical instruments
- Packing surgical kits
- Overseeing the washing and drying of patient bedding
- Cleaning kennels
- Cleaning reception
- Cleaning our clinical areas, Prep, Theatre etc
- Re stocking consumables
- Cleaning consultations rooms
- Assisting with reception duties
- Assisting with stock ordering and stock control
- Overseeing the presentation of the external premises
- Leading our passion and drive for recycling and sustainability
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £18,964.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Midsomer 04
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Veterinary Patient Care Assistant roles across Midsomer Veterinary Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,964 - £18,964 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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