Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Burton upon T rent, Staffordshire
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 Burton upon Trent 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 for 30 to 40 hours per week with shifts from 9am to 7pm, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays from 9am to 6pm. 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, 30 to 40 hours per week, shifts from 9am to 7pm
19. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am to 6pm
20. OOH: None
21. Branch work: N/A
22. Computer system: RX Works
23. Consultations: 15 minutes
24. Team: 4 vets, 3 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. Anaesthesia
50. Biochemistry
51. Blood pressure monitor
52. Cardiology
53. Cruciate surgery
54. Dentistry
55. Fracture repair
56. Haematology
57. Hospital ward
58. In-house laboratory
59. Isolation unit
60. Microchipping
61. Nurse clinics
62. Oncology
63. Operating theatre
64. Orthopaedics
65. Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
66. Soft tissue surgery
67. Stem cell therapy
68. Ultrasound
69. X-ray
Package:
70. Salary: Up to £30, pro rata, commensurate to experience
71. Holidays: Generous annual leave
72. CPD: Generous allowance
73. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
74. Contributory pension scheme available
75. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
76. Healthcare scheme
77. Discounted veterinary care for your pets
78. Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied caseload
79. More benefits available
Must haves:
80. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
81. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
82. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills