Overview
Care and work-up complex and interesting cases. Work alongside an established, welcoming team of experienced vets with a range of clinical interests. Assume responsibility for surgical and medical cases. Act as a positive proponent of the practice to staff and clients. Contribute to the practice policies and procedures. Assist and encourage other staff and train as indicated. Main purpose & goals:
* Ensure the highest standard of care is provided 100% of the time to 100% of our patients.
* Maintain accurate client and patient records.
* Provide an efficient, courteous, and helpful service to all clients, suppliers and external contacts, under all conditions at all times.
* Participate with the admission and discharge process of patients, the accuracy of which is of vital importance.
* To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
* Liaise between the nursing team and other teams within the practice to ensure effective lines of communication at all times.
* Promote our services, employees and products, both in and out of the practice at all times.
* Understand and implement practice and group policies.
* Take an active role in the training programme of veterinary nurses and animal care/ kennel assistants.
* Participate in relevant CPD appropriate to your role plus any training in-house, ensuring post training feedback forms are completed and where appropriate information is shared with team members.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of 1 year's post RVN registration
* Experience of leading a team
* Mentoring experience
* Knowledge: RCVS Code of Conduct
* Confident in the use of IT packages, email and online internet browsers
* RVN Qualifications
* RVN Skills & abilities
* Excellent listening and communication skills
* Team player
* Highly organised with the ability to multitask, plan and prioritise effectively in accordance with business needs
* Proactive and well organised with an eye for detail
* Ability to manage projects through to completion, meeting deadlines and targets
* Remains calm under pressure
* Problem solving
* Innovative and forward thinking
* Mentoring qualification
* Other qualities: Ability to make decisions that benefit the whole team not individuals
* Knowledge of organisational processes
Other details
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab, Cycle to work scheme, Recruitment referral reward scheme
* Be Part of a Wider Network: As part of Linnaeus and the wider Mars Veterinary Health family, you will have access to a global network of clinical expertise and career development opportunities
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