Laboratory Registered Veterinary Nurse
The role is for a Laboratory Registered Veterinary Nurse at Linnaeus. We are currently looking for an RVN to join our team as a laboratory registered veterinary nurse.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible and accountable for the running of the in-house laboratory.
* Take responsibility for the efficient running of the laboratory ensuring that samples are processed in a timely and organised fashion.
* Preparing samples for shipment to external laboratories
* Providing accurate and correct recording of samples undertaken in-house as well as samples sent to external laboratories including the management of the electronic samples sheet.
* Stock control: Maintaining stock levels, placing orders, receiving laboratory deliveries and stock rotation of new supplies
* Maintain a tidy and clean working environment, including disposal of laboratory waste
* Be responsible for the training of relevant personnel within laboratory techniques and laboratory maintenance.
* Comply with laboratory health and safety procedures.
* On weekends support with inpatient care
* Ensuring the delivery of the practice’s core values and key excellence indicators.
Qualifications and profile
The ideal candidate will be organised, hardworking and self-motivated, computer literate and able to use MS Office with strong written and verbal communication skills. Previous laboratory experience is desirable but not essential.
This is a permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday.
You must be a Veterinary nurse registered with the RCVS to be considered for this position.
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
* RCVS & VDS fees paid if applicable
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
About Us
Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the leading small animal referral centres in the world, having delivered the highest possible standard of pet healthcare for over 30 years. Our vision is to provide an unrivalled clinical, patient, client and team experience that is recognised for excellence across the world. Our values centre around the care of our patients, our clients, our referring vets, each other, and the environment to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Willows is known for the delivery of CPD, and we encourage associates to continually develop their skills and knowledge. We employ over 250 Associates as part of a multi-disciplinary team led by internationally-renowned Specialists, with services across orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, clinical nutrition, oncology, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care, anaesthesia and analgesia, diagnostic imaging and physiotherapy. In-patient care includes 24-hour veterinary and nursing cover.
If you would like to apply for the role or discuss it further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
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