Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Location:

St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0HL

Practice:

Village Vet St Albans

Hours:

42-hour week (8am-4:30pm/9:30am-6pm/12pm-8:30pm) 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 9 Sundays

Salary:

Up to 31,000 depending on experience

Your role and responsibilities

You will get the opportunity to:

Care and work-up complex and interesting cases Work alongside an established, welcoming team of experienced vets with a range of clinical interests Assume responsibility for surgical and medical cases Act as a positive proponent of the practice to staff and clients Contribute to the practice policies and procedures Assist and encourage other staff and train as indicated.

Main purpose & goals:

Ensure the highest standard of care is provided 100% of the time to 100% of our patients. Maintain accurate client and patient records. Provide an efficient, courteous, and helpful service to all clients, suppliers and external contacts, under all conditions at all times. Participate with the admission and discharge process of patients, the accuracy of which is of vital importance. To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development. Liaise between the nursing team and other teams within the practice to ensure effective lines of communication at all times. Promote our services, employees and products, both in and out of the practice at all times. Understand and implement practice and group policies. Take an active role in the training programme of veterinary nurses and animal care/ kennel assistants.

Participate in relevant CPD appropriate to your role plus any training in-house, ensuring post training feedback forms are completed and where appropriate information is shared with team members. Person specification Health & safety

Be fully aware of all Health & Safety issues and read all information supplied Other (if applicable) GDPR Adhere to confidentiality relating to all aspect of the business including complying with and assisting with all requirements relating to GDPR compliance.

Specification Essential Desirable Experience:

A minimum of 1 year's post RVN registration Experience of leading a team Mentoring experience Knowledge RCVS Code of Conduct Confident in the use of IT packages, email and online internet browsers RVN Qualifications RVN Skills & abilities Excellent listening and communication skills Team player Highly organised with the ability to multitask, plan and prioritise effectively in accordance with business needs Proactive and well organised with an eye for detail Ability to manage projects through to completion, meeting deadlines and targets Remains calm under pressure Problem solving Innovative and forward thinking Mentoring qualification Other qualities Ability to make decisions that benefit the whole team not individuals. Knowledge of organisational

Benefits

External CPD funded. Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program. Career progression opportunities. Staff discount schemes. Life Assurance. Enhanced sickness pay. Enhanced equal family leave. E-car salary sacrifice scheme. Employer contribution pension scheme.

Wellness program including:Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme

Be Part of a Wider Network

As part of

Linnaeus

and the wider Mars Veterinary Health family, you will have access to a global network of clinical expertise and career development opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, click Apply Now or contact Purvi Kataria at

purvi.kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

for more information or a confidential discussion.


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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk