Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Chester-le-Street, County Durham
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in County Durham?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Chester-le-Street for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 6 Saturdays. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
5. Weekends: 1 in 6 Saturdays
6. OOH: None
7. Branch work: N/A
8. Computer system: Merlin
9. Team: Strong veterinary team and a supportive non-clinical team
About the role
10. Your duties will involve in-patient care, anaesthesia, assisting the vets in surgery, nurse consultations and laboratory work
11. You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area
About them
12. The practice is home to a strong veterinary team and a supportive non-clinical team
13. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including an in-house laboratory, anaesthesia, ultrasound, endoscopy, x-ray and dentistry
14. They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment
About you
15. You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
16. You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements
17. You will be a team player
18. You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment
Package
19. Salary: Up to £31, per annum, commensurate to experience
20. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
21. CPD: Generous allowance of £ with 24 hours to attend
22. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
23. Bonus scheme
24. Medical insurance
25. Workplace pension
26. Family friendly policies
27. Employee wellbeing programmes
28. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
29. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
30. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
31. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills