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Locum Veterinary Nurse (VETSEEK-14187)

Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire

August for 12 months

Veterinary Nurse

Up to £24,000 pro rata

Full time / Maternity Cover

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join a small animal practice in Shipston-on-Stour to provide maternity cover on a 12 month fixed term contract starting in August. There is the possibility that the position may become permanent for the right candidate at the end of the contract.

The role is full time working a 40 hours per week over 5 days with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There is no on-call. The nurse would be joining a team of 6 vets, 4 other RVNs and 1 ANA.

They are looking for an RVN who is committed to delivering a high standard of clinical care. They will have a solid amount of experience and be confident in all general nursing duties. They will run nurse clinics and need to have excellent client facing and communication skills and be able to work well as part of team.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the veterinary surgeons
  • Completing all general nursing duties
  • Nurse consultations
  • Carry out and complete specific tasks as allocated by the Head Nurse.
  • Ensure that you are organised and prepared for cases that are coming in
  • Administer treatments - EG injections, fluids, and dressings etc
  • Dispense medication as per the Veterinary Surgeons instructions
  • Keep accurate records
  • Caring for in patients including pre op, medications and recovery and monitoring
  • Report progress of in patients to clients
  • Ensure you keep accurate records with regards to medical records, anaesthetic sheets, hospitalisation forms etc.
  • The practice is looking for an RVN who has a compassionate and empathetic attitude along with excellent communication skills. It is important that the RVN is team player.

Key details:

  • Type: Small animal
  • Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am to 12:30pm
  • OOH: None
  • Team: 6 vets, 4 RVNs and 1 ANA
  • Computer system: Bespoke
  • Main duties: Theatre, kennels, recovery, lab, consults
  • Culture of the practice: The practice are always keen to ensure that nurses are able to utilise their skills to their full potential and appreciate the importance of their role within the practice.
  • Practice facilities: Ultrasound, endoscope, dental xray, digital xray, in house haematology and biochemistry

About them:

  • Large, highly experienced supportive team
  • Their ethos is providing a happy and welcoming environment to work in and providing a high standard of clinical care to all patients and a high level of customer service to clients
  • State of the Art diagnostic and surgical equipment
  • Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
  • Offers an exciting, varied case load
  • Career development opportunity to expand clinical skills and knowledge - clinical coaching opportunities
  • Support available within the role - can offer the position to various levels of experience
  • Offers a good work-life balance
  • Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development

About you:

  • It is essential the nurse is a team player and works well as part of a team with no blame culture
  • You will enjoy and embrace all aspects of the role
  • You will have sound knowledge of all aspects of RVN duties and responsibilities for more experienced RVNs
  • You will have excellent communication skills
  • You will have excellent client care skills and be able to build client relationships easily
  • You will remain calm under pressure and be able to multitask where appropriate
  • You will have an enthusiastic and motivated attitude with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • You will be ambitious and motivated to develop and utilise all their clinical skills

Facilities:

As a state-of-the-art purpose-built practice is offers a wide range of veterinary services and facilities, including:

  • Ultrasonography
  • Hospitalisation facilities
  • Doppler blood pressure monitor
  • Endoscopy
  • Nurse clinics
  • Laser therapy
  • In-house laboratory
  • Isolation ward
  • Digital X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Separate cat and dog wards

Package:

  • Salary: Up to 24,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
  • Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave
  • CPD: Generous allowance
  • Memberships: RCVS fees paid
  • Career progression opportunity to become clinical coach
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Support should you want to do a certificate

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?

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