Companion Care Vets

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Nikki Armstrong — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:31:10 GMT

I had an interview for the new Salford branch yesterday... ive not nursed for nearly 8 years now, and the interview went really well - even if I dont get the job, I got a good feeling from the interview, that they are an excellent company to work for, who care about their staff. They seem a lot more accomodating to peoples work/life needs, than a lot of private standalone practices - The rota system seems very fair and flexible and they are prepared to take on part time staff, which has been my main barrier up to now, trying to return to nursing after becoming a parent.

And on the subject of PAH.. Im not a big fan of the pet trade either , I would definitely always take strays on rather than buy from a store, but what better place to be, to be on hand to help make sure the in-house animals at PAH are being kept in the best conditions and the best health !

Im keeping my fingers crossed for a job there anyway

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Kim Buckley — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:18:10 GMT

I can't wait to start!!

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zookeeper — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:39:04 GMT

I am a Trainee VN at companion care, and I have to say the vets are lovely and the Joint venture vet is lovely, very approchable lovely place to work.

The nursing is brilliant real hands on role. They really use there nurses.

Training is excellent

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Kim Buckley — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:46:18 GMT

Yeah they said they were offered the space to build the surgery or they were going to sell it so they decided to do it.

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SmegSlayer — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:41:53 GMT

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I've just been offered a job with a new one opening in High Wycombe. I'm so so so so excited!

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I'm originally from High Wycombe- quite quick to come to the pets at home- it hasn't been open that long.

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Kim Buckley — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:15:16 GMT

I've just been offered a job with a new one opening in High Wycombe. I'm so so so so excited!

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Nikki Graef — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:30:30 GMT

Whats the pay like? Good?

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Jen — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:56:55 GMT

Lol, Wendy I know exactly what you mean!! I get asked that same question regularly. I work at the CC in Norwich. We have only been open a year but it is the best job I have ever had!!! (Have been nursing for over 12 years now too).

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wendy mcadam — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:06:40 GMT

I worked at companion care in dunstable for 3 years was my training practice so owe alot to them.

The surgery itself was quite small but had most the mod cons, ultrasound, digital xray, endoscopy etc. Although as someone else mentioned they are run by individual vets but with a head office in tow so each is different.

The onyl problem I had was when on reception most commonly asked question.... Where can I find the fish! Otherwise had no problems but if you have any further questions please feel free to ask.

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tinydancer — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:48:28 GMT

I work at a Companion Care! Were in winchester so feel free to ask me anything!

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Polly P — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:15:41 GMT

The Chelmsford one was lovely when I used to go there, a really nice commited vet and a large nursing staff who were always very knowledgable and friendly.

Also they were really well equipped with everything really modern and well laid out.

I think it would be really nice to get in on a new practice with them, but as mentioned, it's only as good as the vet and other staff.

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Sal the 1st — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:50:59 GMT

I have done locums for them and never had a problem

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Steph Worsley — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:37:10 GMT

I used to work for them, each surgery will differ as they are run by one (or more) of the vets with the support of the office.

TBH I never had any probs with them, they only get involved in the PAH animals when approached by the staff and do free health checks for all the small furries when they are sold. So if you notice something wrong (as a customer) with the animals in PAH you need to speak to the PAH staff NOT the CC staff.

I found the hardest thing was getting the PAH staff to actually bring anything to you in the first place and training them to spot potential problems.

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Maisy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:08:48 GMT

I did some locum work at one clinic, really nice surgery and lovely staff.

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FINNIGAN — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:06:20 GMT

i am afraid i havnt got a lot good to say about them, after a recent visit to pets at home!!!!