Permanent Veterinary Nurse Pudsey, West Yorkshire
Are you a qualified or soon to be RCVS registered veterinary Nurse?
Would you like a role where you can utilise your nursing skills to the max?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Pudsey, West Yorkshire for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse. This role is a full-time role working 40 hours per week with a 1:4 Saturday rota 8.30am - 4pm.
The practice is looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and motivated nurse who has a genuine passion for animal welfare. Currently the practice have a team of 3.5 Vets and 5 RVNs along with a support team.
The practice encourages all the nurses to develop areas of special interest and they provide ongoing support with a generous CPD allowance.
Currently within the practice the nurses consult, provide schedule 3 procedures, anaesthesia, dentistry, radiology, ultrasonography, and lab work. They create a positive working culture where each and everyone has a say and can make suggestions in terms of the services offered. The role offers room for progression and the practice is continuing to grown with extension plans in place for this year.
They would welcome an RVN who has an interest in clinical coaching or is already a clinical coach however this is not essential. They encourage ongoing post-graduation qualifications and some of the RVN team are currently undertaking certificates, diplomas and CPD.
About the role
The roles involve all aspects of general nursing including:
* Schedule 3 procedures
* Radiography
* Lab work
* Nurse Consultations / Clinics
* Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
* Monitoring operations and assisting the Vet in surgery
* Administering medications and taking records accurately
* Dispensing drugs
* In patient care
* Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work.
* Occasional reception cover if required
* Undertaking CPD
Who are they looking for
The practice is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic veterinary nurse and someone who has excellent customer service and communication skills. The nurse will embrace all aspects of the role and enjoy clinical nursing, in patient care and surgical nursing. They will be passionate about their work and have a positive attitude. They will work well as part of the team and share in the practices ethos of providing a supporting environment to each other. They will have a friendly and down to earth manner and be able to work well under pressure and work both independently and as part of a team. They will have an empathetic attitude and be able to build strong client relationships.
* Type: Small Animal
* Hours: Monday - Friday full or part time
* OOH: None
* Sole Charge: None
* Computer System: RX Works
* Consultations: 15 minutes
* Team: 3.5 Vets 5 Nurses and support team
About Them:
* Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
* Highly experienced team
* State of the art facilities
* Progressive forward-thinking practice
* Supportive and friendly practice
* CPD is actively encouraged and supported
* Excellent reputation within the community
* Is passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
* Provides Mental health and wellbeing support
About You:
* You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
* You will be a clinical coach or looking to become a clinical coach
* You will be comfortable with schedule 3 procedures
* You will embrace all aspects of the role
* You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development.
* You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
* You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care and have a can-do attitude!
* You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
* You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
* You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
* You will have strong organisational skills
* You will have good administrative skill for stock control
* You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
* 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
* Emergency cover
* Operating Theatre
* Digital X-Ray
* Isolation Unit
* Blood Pressure Monitor
* Haematology
* Electrolyte
* In-house Laboratory
* Pet Passport
* Dentistry
Package:
* Holiday allowance: 5.6 weeks annual leave and Birthday off rising to 6.6 after 2 years service
* CPD: Generous allowance including funding for certificates
* Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
* Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)
* Uniform: Branded uniform provided
* Discounts: Discounted veterinary care for your pets
* Other: Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
* More benefits available
Must haves:
RCVS Registered & Qualified or soon to be.
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Have excellent verbal / written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the VS Team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
Please quote job reference: 29335
T: 0333 014 7374
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Vet Seekers established in 2016 and are a Multi-Award Winning Specialist Veterinary Recruitment Agency (2019, 2020, 2021) and act as an employment business & an employment agency for the supply of locum and permanent staff for the veterinary industry across the UK and Overseas.
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* Holiday allowance: 5.6 weeks annual leave and Birthday off rising to 6.6 after 2 years service
* CPD: Generous allowance including funding for certificates
* Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)
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