Looking for a practice to join and grow with? Come and join us in North Wales
The Role
We are currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly nursing team at our practice in Wrexham, North Wales. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 5 days a week with 1 in 5 weekends working Saturday and Sunday. The role consists of working in a busy Veterinary Practice within a large team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Surgeons, Student Veterinary Nurses, and Animal Nursing Assistants. We are a RVN Training practice with two clinical coaches on site.
About Us
We are a busy, fast paced practice and we are very well equipped with ultrasound, endoscope, bronchoscope, digital x-ray facilities and ECG and equipped with a large in-house laboratory facility. We have a fantastic team with a Veterinary Surgeon with a certificate in Surgery and another studying towards one and a RVN studying for a certificate in behaviour.
We are a host practice for Vets Now so no OOH and also a Tier 2 RCVS practice.
Where are we located? We are close to lots of outdoor adventure stuff like surf Snowdonia, Zipworld and have easy access to great climbing, especially around Snowdonia and coastal areas and also close to the beach
If you prefer a more leisurely pastime there is plenty of shopping with Liverpool One, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Chester all on our doorstep
Great transport links with both Liverpool and Manchester airport close by and Holyhead port not far away
Applicant Requirements
All applicants must be registered with the RCVS. Our ideal candidate will be confident, resourceful, and proactive with strong communication skills.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain a high standard of inpatient care.
2. Assist with surgical procedures.
3. Guide and support Student VN's.
4. Adhere to all SOP's.
5. Communicate with clients and maintain a high professional standard.
6. Maintain a good working relationship with all members of the practice.
7. Maintain membership with the RCVS and always adhere to the RCVS Nursing Code of Conduct.
8. Attend the adequate hours of CPD as required by the RCVS.
9. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the building.
10. Fulfil the obligations of the rota, sick cover/on call rota & bank holiday cover.
11. Carry out any reasonable requests made by the CD, PM, Head Nurse, Associate Vets or other members of the management team.
12. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, it is the duty of every employee to take reasonable care of themselves and others at work. This also includes taking care of equipment and reporting immediately any items not working.
13. Support the CD, PM and Head Nurse with new initiatives.
14. When required to do so, support Reception and greet clients, using the 5 key steps.
15. Attend Nurse Meetings/Practice Meetings
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
16. 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
17. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
18. Private Medical Insurance
19. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
20. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
21. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
22. £750 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
23. Certificate support
24. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
25. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
26. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
27. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
28. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
29. VDS cover
30. RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
31. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
32. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
33. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
34. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
35. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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