Permanent Veterinary Nurse

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Description


Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Northampton

  • Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
  • Are you looking for a new challenge in Northampton?
  • Are you looking for a better work-life balance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal hospital in Northampton who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full or part time with 1 in 6 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

The role offers all aspects of general nursing which includes the opportunity to become a clinical coach. The practice is looking for an empathetic and ambitious RVN or second year SVN 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.

Duties:
  • Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
  • Schedule 3 procedures
  • Clinical coaching
  • Consulting
  • Ward and theatre duty
  • Admissions and discharges
  • 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 or part time
  • Weekends: 1 in 6 weekends
  • OOH: None
  • Branch work: N/A
  • Computer system: RX Works
  • Consultations: 15 minutes
  • Team: 11 vets, 14 RVNs, 4 SVNs, 5 VCAs 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
  • ECG
  • Echocardiology
  • Endoscopy
  • Haematology
  • Hospital ward
  • In-house blood transfusions
  • In-house laboratory
  • Isolation unit
  • Operating theatre
  • Orthopaedics
  • Separate cat and dog wards
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
Package:
  • Salary: \xc2\xa325,000 to \xc2\xa330,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
  • Holidays: Generous annual leave
  • CPD: Generous allowane
  • 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
    JD3005704
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £25000 - 30000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Northampton, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned