Permanent Veterinary Nurse

Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description


Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Maldon, Essex

  • Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
  • Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Are you looking for...
  • A great salary of up to \xc2\xa328,000?
  • A working week of 40 hours?
  • No OOH work?
  • A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Maldon who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team.

You will be joining a small, talented clinical team. The role will involve all aspects of nursing and you will be prepared to develop your skills by collaborating with the team. You will perform your nursing duties with confidence and competence 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 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with 1 in 4 weekends. 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 team 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, 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
  • Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays from 9am to 6pm and Sundays from 10am to 4pm
  • OOH: None
  • Branch work: N/A
  • Computer system: RX Works
  • Consultations: 15 minutes
  • Team: 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN and a 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
  • Blood pressure monitor
  • Dentistry
  • Haematology
  • Hospital ward
  • In-house laboratory
  • Isolation unit
  • Operating theatre
  • X-ray
Package:
  • Salary: \xc2\xa322,000 to \xc2\xa328,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
  • Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years
  • CPD: Generous allowance
  • Memberships: RCVS and VDS 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
What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3003602
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £22000 - 28000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned