Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Plymouth, Devon
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 in Devon?
Are you looking for…
3. An excellent work-life balance?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Plymouth for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team.
The practice is looking for a confident 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 assisting in surgery, nurse consults and inpatient care.
This role is full time for 37.5 hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Duties:
6. Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
7. Admissions and discharges
8. Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical teams to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
9. Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
10. Monitoring operations and assisting the vet in surgery
11. Administering medications and taking records accurately
12. In-patient care
13. Nurse clinics
14. Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work
Key details:
15. Type: Small animal
16. Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
17. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
18. OOH: None
19. Branch work: N/A
20. Computer system: RX Works
21. Consultations: 15 minutes
22. Team: 4 vets, 7 nurses and supportive non-clinical team
About them:
23. Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
24. Highly experienced team
25. State of the art facilities
26. Progressive forward-thinking practice
27. Supportive and friendly practice
28. Highly experienced team
29. CPD is actively encouraged and supported
30. Offers excellent career development opportunities
31. Excellent reputation within the community
32. Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
33. Provide mental health and wellbeing support
About you:
34. You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
35. You will embrace all aspects of the role
36. You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
37. You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
38. You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
39. You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
40. You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
41. You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
42. You will have strong organisational skills
43. You will have good administrative skill for stock control
44. You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
45. 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:
46. Emergency cover
47. Biochemistry
48. Blood pressure monitor
49. Dentistry
50. Hospital ward
51. In-house laboratory
52. Isolation unit
53. Microchipping
54. Operating theatre
55. Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
56. Ultrasound
57. X-ray
Package :
58. Salary: £22, to £28, per annum, commensurate to experience
59. Holidays: Generous annual leave
60. CPD: Generous allowance
61. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVNA fees paid
62. Contributory pension scheme available
63. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
64. Healthcare scheme
65. Discounted veterinary care for your pets
66. Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
67. More benefits available
Must haves:
68. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
69. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
70. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills