Permanent Veterinary Nurse, North Berwick, East Lothian
* Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
Would you like
* A salary of up to £32,000 per annum commensurate to experience?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in North Berwick, East Lothian for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team.
The position is a full time role working 35 Hours per week Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm. The role will be based within one of their branch surgery and there is a shared weekend rota based at their main site which is on a 1:8 basis. There is time back in lieu after working a weekend. There will also be some occasional OOH / Night work required to cover any sickness and again there is time back in lieu.
* Type: Permanent Veterinary Nurse
* Hours: Full time 40 Hours per week over 5 days
* OOH: None
* Team: 22 Vets 17 Nurses and support team
* Flexible rota patterns are available to suit.
* No Bank Holidays
The role:
* The role offers a 35 hour working week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. There is a 1:8 weekend rota which will be based at their main site with time back in lieu once worked. There will be some occasional OOH / Night shifts to cover sickness again with time back in lieu.
* The role involves a variety of duties including, assisting in surgery, inpatient care, nurse consultations, administer medications, patient record keeping, preventative health education to clients, assisting in emergencies, diagnostics and dispensing medications.
* This role is ideal for a motivated and ambitious nurse who has a good range of skills and someone who would like to make a difference and share and promote new ideas.
* The RVN will be expected to be dedicated to providing a high standard of patient care and be able to work well as part of a team whilst establishing excellent working relationships with clients.
* The role offers flexible work patterns to suit around lifestyle, school runs and school holidays.
About them:
* 1 st Opinion practice - 5 Branches in rota. They provide their own OOH service.
* They have a large team of 22 Vets and 17 Nurses across the sites along with a support tea,
* The branch on North Berwick where the role is based is a lovely seaside town. They provide consultations and surgeries. They offer separate consulting areas for both Vets and Nurses.
* They are an established practice with an excellent local reputation. They offer a varied caseload with a range of facilities to be able to treat patients with the additional support of their main practice.
* They offer a range of services including a ophthalmology referral service and a visiting orthopaedic surgeon.
* They provide a supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and are able to share their ideas.
* They offer a great work / life balance and provide support to one another as a team.
* The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
Team culture:
* They have a supportive close knit team with an encouraging and supporting culture.
* They support all of the RVNs to pursue areas of special interest and some of the nurses have advanced qualifications.
* They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.
Who are they looking for:
* The RVN will have a good level of experience and be looking to take on their next challenge.
* The ideal candidate would take ownership of standards and the care provided within the practice.
* The Nurse will have great communication skills and organisational skills and be able to work independently and also as part of a team.
* They will provide an excellent service to all clients and be able to build rapport easily.
Package
* Salary: Up to £32,000 pro rata per annum commensurate to experience
* Holidays: 6.8 weeks annual leave, incl bank holidays and birthday off
* CPD: £500 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid
* Family friendly policies incl Maternity, Paternity
* Private Medical Insurance
* Certificate support
* Further benefits such as retail and gym
* Ongoing learning and development platforms available
* Career progression opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free Uniform
Must haves:
RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
Please quote job reference: 37337
T: 0333 014 7374
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* Salary: Up to £32,000 pro rata per annum commensurate to experience
* Holidays: 6.8 weeks annual leave, incl bank holidays and birthday off
* CPD: £500 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid
* Ongoing learning and development platforms available
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