Job description
Permanent Head Veterinary Nurse - Bathgate, West Lothian
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in West Lothian?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Bathgate, West Lothian for a Permanent Head Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with 1 in 6 Saturdays from 8:30am to 1pm with time off in lieu. There will also be 1 in 5 weeknights on-call for inpatient care.
Key details
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
5. Weekends: 1 in 6 Saturdays, 8:30am to 1pm
6. OOH: 1 in 5 weeknights on-call, inpatient care shared with a vet
7. On-call: Inpatient care only
8. Branch work: N/A
9. Computer system: Merlin
10. Team: 6 vets, 3 RVNs, 4 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About the role
11. Your duties will include managing the nursing team, nurse clinics, monitoring anaesthetics, venepuncture, taking and processing radiographs, routine laboratory work, dentistry, IV placement and caring for hospitalised patients
12. You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area
About them
13. The practice is home to 6 vets, a strong nursing team and a supportive non-clinical team
14. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, dentistry and anaesthesia
15. They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment
About you
16. You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
17. You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements
18. You will be a team player
19. You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment
Package
20. Salary: Up to £36, per annum, commensurate to experience
21. Holidays: 6.8 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
22. CPD: Generous allowance of £ with 24 hours to attend
23. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
24. Bonus scheme
25. Medical insurance
26. Workplace pension
27. Family friendly policies
28. Employee wellbeing programmes
29. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
30. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
31. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
32. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills