Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - New Malden, London
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
We are recruiting for a small animal practice in New Malden who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse.
The role will involve all aspects of nursing so you must be capable in all areas, pulling from your experience working in a small animal practice. You will have the ability to balance empathising with clients and maintaining your professionalism. You will be prepared to develop your skills by working closely with the whole team and must have an excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Your general nursing skills will involve managing the kennels, assisting in the operating theatre and consulting.
The role is full or part time with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Duties:
3. Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
4. Admissions and discharges
5. Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical team to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
6. Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
7. Monitoring operations and assisting the Vet in surgery
8. Administering medications and taking records accurately
9. In patient care
10. Nurse clinics
11. Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work
Key details:
12. Type: Small animal
13. Hours: Full or part time
14. Weekends: On a rota
15. OOH: None
16. Sole Charge: None
17. Computer System: RX Works
18. Consultations: 15 minutes
19. Team: 4 vets, 2 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 VCAs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
20. Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
21. Highly experienced team
22. State of the art facilities
23. Progressive forward-thinking practice
24. Supportive and friendly practice
25. Highly experienced team
26. CPD is actively encouraged and supported
27. Offers excellent career development opportunities
28. Excellent reputation within the community
29. Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
30. Provide mental health and wellbeing support
About you:
31. You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
32. You will embrace all aspects of the role
33. You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
34. You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
35. You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
36. You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
37. You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
38. You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
39. You will have strong organisational skills
40. You will have good administrative skill for stock control
41. You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
42. 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:
43. Emergency cover
44. Operating theatre
45. X-ray
46. Isolation unit
47. Blood pressure monitor
48. Biochemistry
49. Haematology
50. In-house laboratory
51. Hospital ward
52. Dentistry
Package:
53. Salary: Starting from £30, pro rata, commensurate to experience
54. Holidays: Generous annual leave
55. CPD: Generous allowance
56. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVNA fees paid
57. Contributory pension scheme available
58. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
59. Healthcare scheme
60. Discounted veterinary care for your pets
61. Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
62. More benefits available
Must haves:
63. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
64. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
65. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills