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.
Your role and responsibilities
We are recruiting for a kind, compassionate and highly motivated new member to join our PCA team. The successful candidate will rotate through different departments within the hospital including inpatient care, assisting the RVN team with preparing patients for procedures and diagnostics, as well as being responsible for their own range of tasks within the PCA team.
A very high level of patient care will be expected so we are looking for someone who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills and works well alone or as part of a larger team.
This position will also include some nights and weekend shifts to provide inpatient care and support for the OOH team.
Experience useful but not essential as full training will be provided.
40hrs per week average.
Closing date for applications is Friday 28th July 2023.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
About us
At Cave Veterinary Specialists, we provide the highest levels of care and treatment to pets referred to us. Our multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians, and highly-skilled veterinary nurses, provide outstanding treatment for patients and exceptional service for owners and referring vets. Our clinicians and nurses work to ensure we provide first-class care for sick and injured patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our aim is to deliver the highest surgical and medical care standards for pets in a caring and compassionate environment. We are committed to excellence in the care we provide patients and the service we provide to owners and referring vets.
Our veterinary team consists of some of the UKs leading specialists in their fields. We offer a number of disciplines to help our patients and provide friendly, approachable and knowledgeable support from initial advice to case resolution. You’ll find our clinicians to be compassionate, caring and committed to finding the best possible solution. They are supported by a dedicated team of veterinary nurses and other professionals with the skills to provide the highest standard of care to patients referred to us.
Our large, purpose-built hospital is a five-minute drive from junction 26 off the M5 and offers some of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities across the South# West of England.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting all our associates' physical and mental health. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
Part of an amazing global family
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. 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.
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.
Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]