Our client who we are pleased to be working with have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse join their team. The caseload is Primarily SA work (90%), but there’s the opportunity to get involved with some LA work and potential for more in the future if someone has an interest. They are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual who is keen to develop their career in a busy veterinary practice. This position allows for the opportunity to carry out Schedule 3 procedures if applicable, or for development to be able to do so in the future.
The main responsibilities will include:
Nurse clinics
Consult nursing
Theatre nursing
Inpatient care
Assisting with imaging using radiography and ultrasound
Completing laboratory samples
Monitoring anaesthetics
Dispensing medicines
Dealing with the clients both on the phone, by e-mail and face-to -face
Reception work
Stock ordering and control
Social media content
Rota:
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with weekend and out of hours work. However they are happy to offer part time to the right candidate, who can commit to the out of hours rota.
Standard working hours are detailed below;
• Shifts hours are 8.00am-4.30pm, 8.30am-5.00pm, 9.00am-5.30pm and 9.30am-6.00pm
• Night shift hours are 6:00pm-8:00am
• Saturday mornings are 2 in 6 (8.00am-12:00pm Saturday)
• Out of hours weekends are 1 in 6 (8:00am Saturday – 8:00am Monday)
• Days off are given in return for Saturday mornings worked the following week
The practice:
Across the group and their 4 practices they have 40 members of staff including 16 Veterinary Surgeons with 1 being a certificate holder, 15 Registered/Student Veterinary Nurses and Animal Care Assistants, with experience ranging from new graduates to 35 years, and a fantastic team of Support Staff. They pride themselves in being a friendly and welcoming team with a supportive environment. The team regularly attend social events together and have multiple gatherings throughout the year for all practices in the group.
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance
Certificate Support
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience plus benefits
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