Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Head Veterinary Nurse - Bathgate, West Lothian

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
• Are you looking for a new opportunity in West Lothian?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Bathgate, West Lothian for a Permanent Head Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with 1 in 6 Saturdays from 8:30am to 1pm with time off in lieu. There will also be 1 in 5 weeknights on-call for inpatient care.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
• Weekends: 1 in 6 Saturdays, 8:30am to 1pm
• OOH: 1 in 5 weeknights on-call, inpatient care shared with a vet
• On-call: Inpatient care only
• Branch work: N/A
• Computer system: Merlin
• Team: 6 vets, 3 RVNs, 4 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team

About the role

• Your duties will include managing the nursing team, nurse clinics, monitoring anaesthetics, venepuncture, taking and processing radiographs, routine laboratory work, dentistry, IV placement and caring for hospitalised patients
• You will play a vital role in promoting preventative health care and educating clients in this area

About them

• The practice is home to 6 vets, a strong nursing team and a supportive non-clinical team
• They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, dentistry and anaesthesia
• They promote a supportive and inclusive culture which can be felt within their working environment

About you

• You will be dedicated to providing the best care and making a difference to the clinic
• You must share their commitment to providing the best care, while looking for ways to make improvements
• You will be a team player
• You will be eager to learn in a progressive and supportive environment

Package

• Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.8 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance of £550 with 24 hours to attend
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Bonus scheme
• Medical insurance
• Workplace pension
• Family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms 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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