Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal FTC. 12-month fixed-term contract. The role will include all aspects of nursing within a 6-site small animal practice with two accredited hospitals. Based mainly at our Northfield site, with required cover at other local branches as needed. We have ultrasound, CT, K-laser, Endoscopy and laparoscopy and dental X-ray facilities and a team of Vets, Nurses, Student Nurses, Veterinary Auxiliaries and Receptionists.
Responsibilities
* Carry out general nursing duties including inpatients, theatre practice, basic laboratory tasks, consulting, patient admits and discharges, triaging patients, and assisting with incoming calls.
* Assist with pricing of procedures, stock control, ordering, and supporting student nurses and new graduate vets.
Work schedule
Ideally full-time (40 hours per week). Shifts vary between 07:00 and 19:30, Monday to Friday, and 1:12 Saturday mornings.
About Us
Manor Vets comprises multiple practices with 24 Veterinary Surgeons, 25 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 7 Student Veterinary Nurses, 9 Veterinary Auxiliaries, 17 Receptionists, 4 admin staff and a management team. Our hospital supports staff with a wide caseload and holds certificate holders across surgery, medicine, cardiology, exotic species, ophthalmology and ECC.
Benefits and development
* Competitive base salary with additional wellbeing and development benefits.
* 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays; birthday entitlement.
* Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (24/7).
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay).
* CPD allowance (£550) with paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; access to Vetlexicon and IVC Evidensia Academy.
* VDS cover; RCVS fees; cycle to work and green car schemes where eligible.
* Voluntary benefits and employee discounts; discounted treatment for own pets at IVC Evidensia practices.
Qualifications and skills
* Varied experience in all aspects of nursing; friendly, empathetic, hardworking and detail-oriented.
* Ability to work across multiple branches and coordinate with a large team.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other | Industries: Veterinary Services
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