Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Would you like to join a well-functioning practice with a strong team of specialists? At this practice, you will have the opportunity to work with certificate holders in imaging and cardiology, as well as other vets studying for certificates in surgery, dentistry, and ECC. Their amazing nursing team ensures everything runs smoothly. They are the first practice in the area to install a CT scanner, with exciting developments planned for the coming year. Their on-site equipment includes laparoscopy, endoscopy (rigid and flexible), dental X-ray, ultrasound, a full lab including iStat, plus hydrotherapy and physiotherapy facilities.

Our client has an exciting new role for a Registered Veterinary Nurse at their 24-hour hospital. This full-time position offers a 40-hour, 4-day working week with a 1 in 4 weekend rotation. You will join a long-established practice close to the Jurassic Coast and be part of a dedicated team providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post-procedure activities.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the veterinary team.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Maintain professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to engage and coordinate your team for effective practice operations.

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience supporting nurse consultations and understanding their impact on practice performance and efficiency.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of colleagues.
• Caring, motivated approach with good communication skills.

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 private GP service.
• Life assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• 33 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 38 with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to clinical communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including several 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany, and Spain. They support a large, connected community of colleagues who provide exceptional care. Being part of this practice means being in a forward-thinking and caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available.

Join them and be part of their exciting plans for the future.

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