
Join Veterinary Specialists Scotland's dedicated night team at a modern referral hospital just outside Edinburgh. If you're an experienced animal care professional who thrives in a supportive clinical environment, this permanent part-time role offers 27 hours per week with structured 4-on-8-off shifts.
Night shifts only: 8pm to 8am, 4 shifts on and 8 days off rota pattern
This is a permanent part-time position working 27 hours per week on a structured rota of 4 shifts on and 8 days off, from 8pm to 8am. You'll be joining Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS), a multi-disciplinary referral hospital that opened in October 2020 in Livingston, just outside Edinburgh. The hospital is purpose-built to deliver exceptional care in a modern, supportive environment.
As a Patient Care Assistant, you'll support the out-of-hours care of hospitalised patients under the direction of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses. This role is ideal for someone with previous veterinary care experience who enjoys working in a busy hospital setting and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.
Veterinary Specialists Scotland is a multi-disciplinary referral centre that opened in October 2020 and is part of the Linnaeus group, which is owned by Mars Veterinary Health. The hospital is purpose-built to deliver exceptional veterinary care in a modern, supportive, and welcoming environment. Core values centre around excellence in patient care, client care, colleague support, and service to referring practices.
Linnaeus comprises forward-thinking primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, carefully selected to ensure the highest levels of patient care. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture where associates are empowered to deliver quality services and are supported with accessible, comprehensive wellbeing provisions.