Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Our client is offering a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join their team on a 12-month maternity cover. This role is based in a beautiful location, making it ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors, water sports, and dog walking.

The successful candidate will become part of an established team that includes veterinary surgeons with special interests and certifications in areas such as small animal surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. The team also comprises full-time nurses, a part-time head nurse, and student nurses. The practice offers a wide range of services, including consults, laser therapy, and advanced diagnostics, in a modern and well-equipped facility.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures, handling all pre- and post-operative activities.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities.
• Provide patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the veterinary team.
• Complete patient transfers for out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Maintain professional excellence by complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to engage and coordinate the team for effective practice operations.

Requirements

• Registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in supporting nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
• Skilled in using coaching and influencing techniques to get the best out of every colleague.

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one, covering dental, physio, and optical services, with a 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance of 3x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling services.
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to six weeks 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 two 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 multiple countries. Our client supports a large, connected, and expanding community of colleagues who provide exceptional care. This environment is designed to foster professional growth with the best equipment and treatment options available. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and caring team, where your compassion for animals can shine through in every aspect of your work.

Join the team and be part of a practice that values professional growth, high clinical standards, and a supportive work environment. Apply today!

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