Medivet Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to work within our well-established 24‑hour Hospital based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Your average day will include a variety of nursing duties as well as assisting with clinical coaching within the practice. You will be supported by a wonderful and experienced nursing team, many of whom have completed or are pursuing certificates in anaesthesia, analgesia, medical and surgical nursing. We have great diagnostic equipment at the hospital, including a CT scanner, multiparameters, k‑laser, endoscope and a laparoscopic kit. We also have a wide range of lab equipment including an Imagyst.
Hours & Working Pattern
Full time 40 hours per week, including a 1 in 6 full weekend rota, a bank holiday shift every 18 months, and 1–2 weeks on call per year. Please contact gemma.butterfield@medivet.co.uk for a friendly initial conversation.
Key Benefits
* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
* Life Assurance 3 x salary.
* Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person.
* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service.
* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
* Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave.
* Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
* Funded certificate opportunities.
* VDS and RCVS fees paid.
* Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Role Accountabilities
Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In This Role You Will
* Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
* Support surgeries and procedures, completing all pre‑ and post‑procedure activity.
* Carry out nurse‑led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
* Deliver patient monitoring and care.
* Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
* Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
* Dispense and check medication.
* Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
* Hold briefings to engage and co‑ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.
Your Skills And Experience
* RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
* Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
* Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
* Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
* Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24‑hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain. We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward‑thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available.
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