Night Patient Care Assistant
Company
Location
Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/24/2025
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Description
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.
Eastcott Referrals have an exciting opportunity for a Night Patient Care Assistant to join their out of hours team. In this role you will have the opportunity to enhance your veterinary patient care skills amongst a friendly and supportive team seeing a diverse and exciting range of cases.
This is a permanent full-time position working 1 week on, 1 week off, 9pm - 7am. (35 hours per week)
In this role you will work closely with the out of hours team assisting with patient care and husbandry, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples, preparing theatre and patients for surgeries, circulating in theatre, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, and assisting with the smooth running of the practice.
Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is a multi-disciplinary Specialist Referral Hospital situated in Swindon and close to the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. We have recently completed a major extension and refurbishment, which means Associates benefit from our new cutting-edge facilities. This investment in our state-of-the-art facilities has allowed us to provide the best care to our patients, and the opportunity to perform the most up-to-date and innovative techniques. We encourage our staff to undertake further professional and personal development and provide a friendly and supportive environment in which all Associates can flourish and enjoy their work.
Eastcott Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Eastcott Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
Eastcott Referrals have an exciting opportunity for a Night Patient Care Assistant to join their out of hours team. In this role you will have the opportunity to enhance your veterinary patient care skills amongst a friendly and supportive team seeing a diverse and exciting range of cases.
This is a permanent full-time position working 1 week on, 1 week off, 9pm - 7am. (35 hours per week)
In this role you will work closely with the out of hours team assisting with patient care and husbandry, running in-house lab tests, packaging biological samples, preparing theatre and patients for surgeries, circulating in theatre, cleaning and maintaining the quality of our instruments, and assisting with the smooth running of the practice.
- Cleaning, disinfection and preparation of patient accommodation.
- Actively maintain the hospital and follow infection control procedures. This will include sterilising and deep cleaning among other duties.
- Assist with reception and client care, including answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries, booking procedures and taking payments.
- Assist Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, and support staff where and when required.
- Work and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, adaptable, understanding and empathetic.
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rate) plus Birthday Day (non-contractual)
- Life assurance 4 x salary
- Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions Salary Sacrifice
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Family Leave
- E-cars Salary Sacrifice (perm only)
- Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only)
- Refer a Friend
- Pet Insurance Discount
- Discount Platform – Benefits Hub
- Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym)
- Associate Assistance Programme
- Eye Care Scheme
- Headspace
- Annual Flu Voucher
Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is a multi-disciplinary Specialist Referral Hospital situated in Swindon and close to the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. We have recently completed a major extension and refurbishment, which means Associates benefit from our new cutting-edge facilities. This investment in our state-of-the-art facilities has allowed us to provide the best care to our patients, and the opportunity to perform the most up-to-date and innovative techniques. We encourage our staff to undertake further professional and personal development and provide a friendly and supportive environment in which all Associates can flourish and enjoy their work.
Eastcott Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Eastcott Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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