Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse - Altrincham, Greater Manchester

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
• Are you looking for a role with more clinical duties?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Altrincham for a Permanent Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 37.5 hours per week, along with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

The practice is looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join their team. The practice believes in making use of their nurses' skills and abilities so you can guarantee that you will be a fully appreciated member of the team. The role will involve assisting surgeons during procedures, administering medication and all other aspects of nursing. You will be friendly and supportive to clients, having the ability to empathise with them during a potentially stressful time. The practice is dedicated to helping you grow your skills and interests in a variety of areas, including dentistry, consultations and schedule 3 surgery.

The role involves all aspects of general nursing, including:

• 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, 37.5 hours per week
• Weekends: On a rota
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 3 vets, 2 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCAs and 3 CCAs

About them:

• RCVS accredited practice
• RWAF approved rabbit friendly clinic
• 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
• Is passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
• Provides 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 and have a can-do attitude
• 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:

• Digital X-ray
• Dental X-ray
• Operating theatres
• Blood pressure monitors
• Emergency cover
• Separate cat and dog wards
• Isolation unit
• Biochemistry
• In-house laboratory
• Ultrasound
• Dentistry
• Microchipping
• Haematology

Package:

• Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 28 days annual leave
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: Professional fees paid
• Contributory pension scheme available
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Branded uniform provided
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load

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.

Please quote job reference: 38773

T: 0333 014 7374

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