Overview
Equine Veterinary Nurse – Wendover Park Equine Vets, Halton
Salary Up to £34,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000. We are looking for a Full-Time Registered RVN or EVN to join our Equine Only first opinion practice.
Our main surgery is based in the heart of the Chiltern Hills just outside Wendover, Bucks, with a small branch surgery in Watford; however no clinical work is carried out from this site.
We have great transport links into London and all international airports and local amenities nearby. Lunch times can be spent in the communal kitchen area, or you can stretch your legs with a walk around Wendover Woods. The job is varied and can be busy, so we are looking for someone who is organised, team-oriented but also capable of working independently and who maintains a high standard with good communication skills. It is a physical role and equine experience is essential; you must be confident in handling all horses from youngsters through to competition horses.
Responsibilities
* Lameness work ups – trotting up, lunging and general handling of all horses whilst the vets are assessing horses and carrying out nerve blocks.
* Setting up and assisting for all diagnostic techniques – X-rays, Ultrasound, Gastroscopes, Endoscopes, Dental work.
* Day patient and In-patient care – mucking out, daily checks, administering medications.
* Lab work – processing samples for both in-house analysis and sending away to external labs.
* Processing prescriptions, making bookings, overseeing the diary and contacting clients.
* No day is ever the same and you will play a very active role in providing both patient and client care.
* In-house training will be provided; we welcome applicants at various experience levels, including newly qualified nurses.
About the rota
A typical working week comprises 5 working days with variable 8-hour shifts between 8am and 7pm. The practice offers its own OOH service; therefore weekday and weekend inpatient and phone cover is required. This may include some overnight inpatient care and additional OOH retainer fees will be paid.
Bring your dog to work!
We have staff kennels so you can bring your dog to work. This helps with busy days and allows you to get outside at lunch time for a stroll.
About us
We have a mixed case load from pony club ponies to amateur and competition horses; we even see the occasional donkey. We benefit from an onsite clinic facility including a treatment room, 5 stables, equine theatre with an induction/recovery room, paddocks, trot up area and hard and soft lunge areas. Diagnostics include x-ray, ultrasound, gastroscopy, endoscopy, laser and a range of dental equipment. Regular visits from travelling surgeons; you will be involved with everything in the clinic with both our in-house team and visiting vets. We share a well-equipped laboratory with Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team!
We currently have a team of 7 vets, 4 nurses, 1 veterinary technician, 2 equine co-ordinators and 1 accounts administrator. Our two surgery sites share facilities with Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre and Park Veterinary Centre; we work out of the same buildings so there are always plenty of people around.
Why join us
Because our employees matter. We provide lunch to all staff members. We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £34,000 DOE, you will benefit from:
Benefits
* Work life balance – 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Wellbeing – Enhanced family-friendly policies, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work, discounted gym membership
* Development – £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata, learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon access, research funding for Vets & Nurses, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional memberships – VDS cover, RCVS fees
* Additional – Pawsome Benefits (discounts and cashback), Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer, Discounted staff pet care
* Up to £34,000 DOE
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