We are recruiting a veterinary Nurse to join a small animal practice in Chelmsford, Essex. This role will be initially a fixed term contract to cover maternity, however may develop into a permanent role for the right candidate.

The hours are flexible from 2 days per week to full time. There is also a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota, but no OOH or Sundays.

This is a bright spacious and purpose-built practice offering 1st opinion Veterinary Services.

About the role:

They are looking for a confident nurse who has a genuine passion for animal welfare. They must be able to work well with others and have excellent customer service skills. The role involves all aspects of general nursing including:

Assisting the Veterinary Surgeon in Theatre

Running Nurse Clinics

Administering Medications

Updating patient records

Recording results

Greeting clients

Delivering a high standard of clinical care to patients

Adhering to practice protocols and policies

The practice are dedicated to providing a high standard of clinical and patient care so it is important that the Nurse shares this ethos and actively promotes this. They must have an enthusiastic can do attitude and be able to make decisions on their own when required and take ownership of their tasks.

Key Details:

Type: Small Animal

Hours: 16-40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays mornings on a rota

OOH: None involved

Sole Charge: None

Consultations: 15 Minutes

About Them:

Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities

Progressive forward-thinking practice

Supportive and friendly practice

Opportunity to run nurse clinics and mentor others

CPD is actively encouraged and supported

Offers excellent career development opportunities

Excellent reputation within the community

Is passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care

Onsite parking available and within walking distance of transport links

About You:

You will have excellent all-round nursing skills.

You will have good general nursing experience

You will be confident with theatre work and nurse clinics

You will be able to take responsibility for your own tasks

You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care and have a can-do attitude!

You will have a motivated and passionate attitude

You will have strong organisational skills

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 that one would expect in a large modern veterinary hospital, including:

Operating Theatres

Digital X-Ray

Nurse Clinics

Isolation Unit

Ultrasound

In-house Laboratory

Dentistry

Package:

Salary: Hourly Rate of 13 - 17 / Hour

Holiday allowance: 4 Weeks annual and Birthday off Pro rata

Pension: Contributory pension scheme available

CPD: Generous allowance

Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants

Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)

Uniform: Branded uniform provided

Discounts: Discounted veterinary care for your pets

Other: Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load

More benefits available

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Excellent communication skills

1 years' post-grad UK experience

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV.

Alternatively, contact us to find out more details or to have a confidential discussion about this or other opportunities.

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