Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
2. Are you looking for a new challenge where you can utilise all of your skills?
3. Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring SVNs?
We are recruiting for a small animal practice in Sheffield who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse. The role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 3 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
The practice is home to a collaborative team who are looking for someone who is capable in each area and have good experience working in a small animal practice. You will have the skills and experience to lead the nursing team with confidence and 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. Clinical coaching experience is an advantage but not essential.
The role offers the nurse the opportunity to utilise their skills to the full potential and the role will include working in theatre and nurse consulting.
Duties:
4. Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
5. Admissions & discharges
6. Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical team to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
7. Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
8. Monitoring operations and assisting the Vet in surgery
9. Administering medications and taking records accurately
10. In patient care
11. Nurse clinics
12. Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work
Key details:
13. Type: Small animal
14. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
15. Weekends: 1 in 3 weekends
16. OOH: None
17. Sole charge: None
18. Computer system: RX Works
19. Consultations: 15 minutes
20. Team: 2 vets, 1 RVN, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
21. Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
22. Highly experienced team
23. State of the art facilities
24. Progressive forward-thinking practice
25. Supportive and friendly practice
26. Highly experienced team
27. CPD is actively encouraged and supported
28. Offers excellent career development opportunities
29. Excellent reputation within the community
30. Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
31. Provide Mental health and wellbeing support
About you:
32. You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
33. You will embrace all aspects of the role
34. You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
35. You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
36. You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
37. You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
38. You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
39. You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
40. You will have strong organisational skills
41. You will have good administrative skill for stock control
42. You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
43. 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:
44. Emergency cover
45. Operating theatre
46. Isolation unit
47. Blood pressure monitor
48. Biochemistry
49. Haematology
50. In-house laboratory
51. X-ray
52. Hospital ward
53. Dentistry
Package:
54. Salary: £27, to £30, per annum, dependent on experience
55. Holidays: Generous annual leave
56. CPD: Generous allowance
57. Memberships: RCVS, BVNA and VDS fees paid
58. Contributory pension scheme available
59. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
60. Healthcare scheme
61. Discounted veterinary care for your pets
62. Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied caseload
63. More benefits available
Must haves:
64. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
65. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
66. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills