Registered Veterinary Nurse (FTC)
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Medivet Thurmaston 24-hour Hospital is a 2.5 Vet practice managed by our Practice Manager Claire. We have a great opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, full time. The two shift patterns you can expect are 7:45am – 4:15pm and 11:45am – 8:15pm. Our weekend rota is 1:6, plus a fair share of on-call/bank holidays across the team.
This practice is recently refurbished with high surgical/soft-tissue caseload supporting local Medivet/non-Medivet clinics in the area providing OOH support. Equipment includes an X-ray room (digital and dental), ultrasound, endoscopy, tonometer, and orthopaedic equipment. The practice has 3 consult rooms with plans for expansion.
You'll be supported by the wider Thurmaston team, which includes 2.5 Vets, a HVN, 5 RVNs, and 3 CCAs.
If you want to find out more before applying, please contact Serena Khima at serena.khima@medivet.co.uk.
Key Benefits
* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
* Life Assurance 3 x salary.
* Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid leave day to use as you wish.
* Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave.
* Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
* Funded certificate opportunities.
* VDS and RCVS fees paid.
* Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Role Accountabilities
Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, clients, and colleagues. We aim to make a positive difference through every interaction.
In This Role You Will
* Deliver exceptional care to clients.
* Support surgeries and procedures, handling pre- and post-operative activities.
* Carry out nurse-led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
* Provide patient monitoring and care.
* Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
* Complete patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
* Dispense and check medication.
* Maintain professional standards, complying with all regulations and operational procedures.
* Hold briefings to coordinate team efforts for effective practice management.
Your Skills And Experience
* RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
* Experience in delivering high-quality patient and client care.
* Teamwork skills and effective communication.
* Experience supporting nurse consultations and understanding their impact on practice performance.
* Coaching and influencing skills to motivate colleagues.
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider across the UK, with 24-hour and referral centres, and a growing presence in Europe. We support a large community of colleagues committed to exceptional care and making a difference. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, caring environment equipped with the best technology and treatment options.
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