Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Eastbourne, East Sussex
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
3. Do you want to join a large and supportive team?
Are you looking for…
4. A great salary of up to £30, pro rata?
5. An excellent work-life balance?
6. No OOH work?
7. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting for a small animal practice in Eastbourne who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team.
The practice is looking for an empathetic and ambitious RVN who has good experience working in a small animal practice. The role will involve all aspects of nursing and you will be prepared to develop your skills by collaborating with the wider team. You will perform your nursing duties with confidence to provide the gold standard of care to the practice's loyal clients by assisting vets in surgical procedures. You must have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Your nursing duties will involve managing the kennels, assisting in the operating theatre, and consulting.
This role is full or part time with flexible shifts, along with 1 in 4 weekends with time off in lieu. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Duties:
8. Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
9. Admissions and discharges
10. Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical teams to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
11. Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
12. Monitoring operations and assisting the vet in surgery
13. Administering medications and taking records accurately
14. In-patient care
15. Nurse clinics
16. Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work
Key details:
17. Type: Small animal
18. Hours: Full or part time, flexible shifts
19. Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
20. OOH: None
21. Branch work: N/A
22. Computer system: RX Works
23. Consultations: 15 minutes
24. Team: 5 vets, 7 RVNs and supportive non-clinical team
About them:
25. Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
26. Highly experienced team
27. State of the art facilities
28. Progressive forward-thinking practice
29. Supportive and friendly practice
30. Highly experienced team
31. CPD is actively encouraged and supported
32. Offers excellent career development opportunities
33. Excellent reputation within the community
34. Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
35. Provide mental health and wellbeing support
About you:
36. You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
37. You will embrace all aspects of the role
38. You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
39. You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
40. You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
41. You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
42. You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
43. You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
44. You will have strong organisational skills
45. You will have good administrative skill for stock control
46. You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
47. You will have excellent communications skills and be able to develop working relationships with clients and fellow members of staff
Facilities:
The practice offers a huge range of veterinary facilities and services, including:
48. Emergency cover
49. Biochemistry
50. Blood pressure monitor
51. Dentistry
52. Haematology
53. Hospital ward
54. In-house laboratory
55. Isolation unit
56. Operating theatre
57. Separate cat and dog wards
58. Ultrasound
59. X-ray
Package:
60. Salary: Up to £30, pro rata, commensurate to experience
61. Holidays: 28 days annual leave
62. CPD: Generous allowance
63. Memberships: Professional fees paid
64. Contributory pension scheme available
65. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
66. Healthcare scheme
67. Discounted veterinary care for your pets
68. Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
69. More benefits available
Must haves:
70. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
71. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
72. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills