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Your Role And Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our Surgical Suite nursing team.
As Surgical RVN, you will work alongside our 6 full-time RVNs, 6 part-time RVNs, 6 dedicated surgical suite Patient Care Assistants, as well as our Specialist Surgeons and Anaesthetists.
The position involves supporting surgical patients from multiple disciplines, including cardiology, soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurology, ophthalmology, and our primary care service.
Responsibilities include:
* Providing high-quality peri-operative care to surgical patients
* Monitoring anaesthesia, including emergency and critically ill patients
* Preparing patients for surgery and scrubbing into procedures, if required
* Undertaking general and theatre nursing, including maintenance and preparation of sterile supplies and instruments
* Accurate record keeping
* Infection control
As Surgical RVN, you must be an excellent communicator and have a genuine desire to improve clinical standards. You should also have capability in all nursing duties, including anaesthesia monitoring, intravenous catheter placement, drug dosage calculation, handling and administration, blood sampling, and patient recovery.
Previous referral experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training and support will be provided.
Hours
This is a full-time position working an average of 38 hours per week, including a share of weekends (1:6). Shift times are between 7 am and 9 pm, on a rota.
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program, Eyecare vouchers, Free annual Flu jab, Cycle to work scheme, and recruitment referral rewards
About Us
At Linnaeus, we support the physical and mental health of our Associates through Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes. Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is a leading small animal referral centre with over 30 years of delivering top-tier pet healthcare.
Our vision is to provide an unrivalled experience recognized for excellence worldwide. We value patient, client, vet, team, and environmental care to make a better world of pets. We employ over 250 Associates across various specialties, including orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, oncology, and more.
Our hospital facilities include advanced imaging and surgical equipment, with 24-hour veterinary and nursing cover supported by emergency vets and Interns.
If you are interested in this position or wish to discuss it further, please contact rebecca.colemam@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
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