Job description
Permanent Veterinary Nurse – Hull, East Riding
Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Do you want to join a large and supportive team?
Are you looking for…
A great salary of up to 26,000?
An excellent work-life balance?
No OOH work?
A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Hull 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 for 36 hours per week, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Duties:
Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
Admissions and discharges
Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical teams to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
Monitoring operations and assisting the vet in surgery
Administering medications and taking records accurately
In-patient care
Nurse clinics
Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work
Key details:
Type: Small animal
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
OOH: None
Branch work: N/A
Computer system: RX Works
Consultations: 15 minutes
Team: 4 vets, 4 nurses and supportive non-clinical team
About them:
Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
Highly experienced team
State of the art facilities
Progressive forward-thinking practice
Supportive and friendly practice
Highly experienced team
CPD is actively encouraged and supported
Offers excellent career development opportunities
Excellent reputation within the community
Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
Provide mental health and wellbeing support
About you:
You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
You will embrace all aspects of the role
You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
You will have strong organisational skills
You will have good administrative skill for stock control
You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
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:
Emergency cover
Biochemistry
Dentistry
Haematology
Hospital ward
In-house laboratory
Isolation unit
Operating theatre
Orthopaedics
Ultrasound
X-ray
Package:
Salary: 22,000 to 26,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
Holidays: Generous annual leave
CPD: Generous allowance
Memberships: RCVS and BVA fees paid
Contributory pension scheme available
Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
Healthcare scheme
Discounted veterinary care for your pets
Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
More benefits available
Must haves:
RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
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