Patient Care Assistant at Creature Comforts | England, GB | Rezi

Patient Care Assistant at Creature Comforts

Patient Care Assistant

Creature Comforts · England, GB

1 months ago

Patient Care Assistant

Creature Comforts · England, GB

2 months ago
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About the Role

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in the veterinary industry, providing top-notch care and support to furry patients and their owners. It's perfect for someone passionate about animals and eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety, welfare and comfort of all patients at all times
  • Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of inpatient accommodation to the highest standard
  • Feed, water and groom animals in accordance with individual care plans
  • Ensure animals are exercised as required
  • Provide basic medical care under supervision, including administering medications as directed
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to create a calm, comfortable environment for patients
  • Work to a high clinical standard throughout all areas of the premises
  • Ensure consult rooms are fully stocked with necessary supplies at all times
  • Support veterinary and nursing staff with clinical procedures as required
  • Handle client communications and enquiries professionally and with care
  • Arrange appointments and liaise with clients as necessary
  • Take payments, record test results and carry out administrative duties accurately
  • Update clinical records and respond to colleague and client queries in a timely manner
  • Provide professional, efficient service at all times
  • Deliver warm, professional support to members via live chat and telephone, maintaining the brand's caring and joyful tone
  • Triage inbound enquiries, distinguishing between urgent, semi-urgent and routine requests, and escalate emergency or time-sensitive cases to clinical staff in line with established protocols
  • Coordinate appointment bookings across clinics, proactively offering alternatives when availability is limited
  • Advocate for preventative care by encouraging wellness check-ups, vaccinations and routine health screenings
  • Support members through emotionally sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism
  • Navigate multiple software platforms simultaneously, including chat tools, electronic medical records and scheduling calendars
  • Maintain accurate records of all member interactions and outcomes

Requirements

  • Experience in animal care or a veterinary setting is a plus
  • A love for animals and a willingness to learn is a must
  • A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine love for animals of all shapes and sizes
  • Work well with a diverse team of professionals who share your passion for pet care

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Veterinary setting experience
  • Client communication
  • Administrative duties
  • Live chat support
  • Telephone support
  • Triage
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Preventative care advocacy
  • Empathy
  • Professionalism
  • Software navigation

Location

  • Putney

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Hybrid

Benefits

  • Permanent contract
  • Fun and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of animals
  • 200 hours annual leave
  • Birthday off after 1 year
  • Pension scheme through Nest
  • Secure and growing business with exciting opportunities
  • Regular team socials and events

About the Company

  • Beautiful, modern clinic with a supportive team
  • A people and animal first culture
  • A secure and growing business with exciting opportunities