Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Exeter, Devon
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
We are recruiting for a small animal practice in Exeter who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team.
The practice is looking for an empathetic and ambitious RVN who has good experience working in a small animal practice. The role will involve all aspects of nursing and you will be prepared to develop your skills by collaborating with the wider team. You will perform your nursing duties with confidence to provide the gold standard of care to the practice's loyal clients by assisting vets in surgical procedures. You must have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Your nursing duties will involve managing the kennels, assisting in the operating theatre, and consulting.
This role is full time with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Duties:
3. Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
4. Admissions and discharges
5. Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical team to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
6. Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
7. Monitoring operations and assisting the vet in surgery
8. Administering medications and taking records accurately
9. In patient care
10. Nurse clinics
11. Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work
Key details:
12. Type: Small animal
13. Hours: Full time
14. Weekends: On a rota
15. OOH: None
16. Branch work: N/A
17. Computer system: RX Works
18. Consultations: 15 minutes
19. Team: 1 vet, 1 RVN, 1 VCA and supportive non-clinical team
About them:
20. Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
21. Highly experienced team
22. State of the art facilities
23. Progressive forward-thinking practice
24. Supportive and friendly practice
25. Highly experienced team
26. CPD is actively encouraged and supported
27. Offers excellent career development opportunities
28. Excellent reputation within the community
29. Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
30. Provide mental health and wellbeing support
About you:
31. You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
32. You will embrace all aspects of the role
33. You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
34. You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
35. You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
36. You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
37. You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
38. You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
39. You will have strong organisational skills
40. You will have good administrative skill for stock control
41. You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
42. 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:
43. Emergency cover
44. Biochemistry
45. Blood pressure monitor
46. Dentistry
47. Haematology
48. Hospital ward
49. In-house laboratory
50. Isolation unit
51. Operating theatres
52. X-ray
Package:
53. Salary: £25, to £30, per annum, commensurate to experience
54. Holidays: 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service
55. CPD: Generous allowance
56. Memberships: RCVS and BVA fees paid
57. Contributory pension scheme available
58. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
59. Healthcare scheme
60. Discounted veterinary care for your pets
61. Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
62. More benefits available
Must haves:
63. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
64. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
65. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills