Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Chippenham, Wiltshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
2. Are you looking to join an independent small animal practice with a loyal client base?
3. Do you want to be part of an experienced and supportive team?
Are you looking for…
4. An excellent work-life balance?
5. No OOH work?
6. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of an independent small animal hospital based in Chippenham who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse.
The role will involve all aspects of nursing so you must be capable in all areas, pulling from your experience working in practice. You will be prepared to develop your skills by working closely with the whole team. You must have an excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
This role is full time for 37.25 hours per week over 4 days with shifts of 9 hours between 8am and 7pm, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Shifts:
7. 1st ops nurse - 8am to 5pm
8. 2nd ops nurse - 9am to 6pm
9. Consulting nurse - 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm
10. Hospital nurse - 10am to 7pm
Key details:
11. Type: Small animal
12. Hours: Full time, 37.25 hours per week over 4 days, shifts of 9 hours between 8am and 7pm
13. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8:30am to 1:30pm
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: Some days at the Corsham and Melksham branches
16. Team: 7 vets, 6 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
17. They offer a professional but fun environment, where client and patient care are balanced with great team morale and enjoyment of their wonderful job
18. This role requires excellent clinical and customer service skills
19. You will be able to maximise your nursing skill set working here
20. They are a friendly, family-oriented practice with a hardworking team and loyal clients
About you:
21. You will need to be confident in your own abilities and have excellent clinical and customer service skills to succeed in this
22. Teamwork, patient care, high standards and building relationships with clients are at the forefront of what they do
23. They are looking for an enthusiastic, goal oriented and self-motivated veterinary nurse to continue the rapid growth of the practice
24. You will need to be comfortable liaising with other veterinary team members, specialists and service providers
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services along with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment, including:
25. Dentistry
26. X-ray
27. Laparoscopic spays
28. Ultrasound
29. Hospital ward
30. Visiting orthopaedic and ophthalmology vets
Package:
31. Salary: £25, to £28, per annum, commensurate to experience
32. Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave
33. CPD: Generous allowance
34. Memberships: Professional fees paid
35. Excellent career opportunities and development
36. Private medical insurance for you and your family
37. Contributory pension scheme
38. Critical illness cover and life insurance
Must haves:
39. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
40. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
41. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills