Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Hertford
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
2. Are you looking for a role where you can utilise all of your nursing skills?
We are recruiting for a small animal practice in Hertford who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse.
You will be joining a small, talented clinical team. The role will involve all aspects of nursing and you will be prepared to develop your skills by collaborating with the team. You will perform your nursing duties with confidence and competence 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 managing the kennels, assisting in the operating theatre and consulting.
The role is full or part time with 1 in 3 Saturdays with time off in lieu. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Duties:
3. Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
4. Admissions and discharges
5. Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical team to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
6. Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
7. Monitoring operations and assisting the vet in surgery
8. Administering medications and taking records accurately
9. In patient care
10. Nurse clinics
11. Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work
Key details:
12. Type: Small animal
13. Hours: Full or part time
14. Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays, time off in lieu
15. OOH: None
16. Sole charge: None
17. Computer system: RX Works
18. Consultations: 30 minutes
19. Team: 2 vets, 2 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
20. Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
21. Highly experienced team
22. State of the art facilities
23. Progressive forward-thinking practice
24. Supportive and friendly practice
25. Highly experienced team
26. CPD is actively encouraged and supported
27. Offers excellent career development opportunities
28. Excellent reputation within the community
29. Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
30. Provide mental health and wellbeing support
About you:
31. You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
32. You will embrace all aspects of the role
33. You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
34. You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
35. You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
36. You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
37. You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
38. You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
39. You will have strong organisational skills
40. You will have good administrative skill for stock control
41. You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
42. 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:
43. Emergency cover
44. Operating theatres
45. Isolation unit
46. Blood pressure monitor
47. X-ray
48. Ultrasound
49. Biochemistry
50. Haematology
51. In-house laboratory
52. Hospital ward
53. Dentistry
Package:
54. Salary: £22, to £28, pro rata, commensurate to experience
55. Holidays: Generous annual leave
56. CPD: Generous allowance
57. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
58. Contributory pension scheme available
59. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
60. Healthcare scheme
61. Discounted veterinary care for your pets
62. Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
63. More benefits available
Must haves:
64. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
65. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
66. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills