Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse, Dalkeith, Midlothian
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
Would you like
2. A salary of up to £33, per annum commensurate to experience?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Dalkeith, Midlothian for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This position is available on either a full or part time basis and can be worked around school hours.
Key details
3. Type: Permanent Veterinary Nurse
4. Hours: Full time or part time - full time 40 hours per week.
5. Weekends: 1:4 Saturday morning rota
6. Lieu: N/A
7. OOH: No
8. On call: None
9. Salary: £24, - £33, per annum commensurate to experience
10. Team: 6 Vets 4 Nurses
The role:
11. The role is available on either a full or part time basis and can be worked around school hours.
12. The position is ideal for an RVN who enjoys providing a high clinical standard and someone who has a genuine passion for animal welfare.
13. The role involves all aspects of Veterinary nursing and the practice understand the importance of clinical development.
14. The practice are able to offer Level 5 Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Nursing and a range of courses in order to aid clinical development.
15. The RVN will be expected to be dedicated to providing a high standard of patient care and be able to work well as part of a team whilst establishing excellent working relationships with clients.
16. Flexible working patterns are available.
About them:
17. 1st Opinion Practice - small animal
18. They are equipped with state of the art facilities which include digital x-ray, in house laboratory, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, soft tissue, orthopaedic and ocular surgical facilities.
19. They have a large Veterinary team and are proud to enjoy teaching and mentoring others.
20. They are a nurse training practice.
21. They are passionate about investing in training and development of RVNs and ensure that all skills are utilised.
Team culture:
22. They understand the importance of wellbeing within the practice and provide a supportive and nurturing work culture.
23. They support all of the RVNs to pursue areas of special interest.
24. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.
Who are they looking for:
25. The Nurse will have good, communication and organisational skills. They will enjoy all aspects of the role including mentoring other team members where required.
26. They will provide an excellent service to all clients and be able to build rapport easily.
27. The Nurse will be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care and have a genuine passion for animal welfare.
Package
28. Salary: Up to £ 33, pro rata per annum commensurate to experience
29. Holidays: Up to 7 weeks annual leave Allowance
30. CPD: CPD allowance with access to Knowledge Hub
31. Memberships: RCVS, VDS fees paid
32. Certificates supported
33. Workplace pension
34. Family friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay
35. Employee wellbeing programmes
36. Pet Discount
37. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
38. Career progression opportunities
Must haves:
RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills