We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurses to join an independent family run practice in Ferndown Dorset.

They are looking for an RVN who wishes to become a Clinical Coach and to help develop the skills of the existing nursing team. The RVN will have a minimum of one years' experience and someone who is looking to take a career step up. The RVN will enjoy teaching and helping others and they will have a very much team approach to all tasks in hand. The practice will also consider applications from newly qualified RVNs as training will be given along with support for the role.

The practice encourages all members of the team to be the best as they can be, ensuring ideas are heard, all skills are utilised and they are rewarded and appreciated.

The role offers either full or part time hours, no ooh and no on-call.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Veterinary Surgeons
• Providing support and training to SVNs onsite when they are not in college
• Completing all general nursing duties
• Nurse consultations
• 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.

Key Details:

• Type: Small
• Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
• Weekends: Saturday morning rota
• Sole charge: None
• OOH: None
• Team: Large Veterinary Team
• Computer System: Bespoke

About them:

• Independent small animal practice
• 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
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• Offers an exciting, varied case load
• Career development opportunity to expand clinical skills and knowledge
• Support available within the role - can offer the position to newly qualified RVN as well as an experienced RVN
• Offers a good work / life balance
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development

The Person:

• The practice can support an experienced Nurse or a newly graduated Nurse
• The RVN will be looking to move into a clinical coaching role
• It is essential the Nurse is a team player and works well as part of a team with no blame culture
• They will enjoy and embrace all aspects of the role
• The Nurse will coach and mentor student nurses
• They will have sound knowledge of all aspects of RVN duties and responsibilities - for more experienced RVNs
• They will have excellent communication skills.
• They will have excellent client care skills and be able to build client relationships easily.
• They will remain calm under pressure and be able to multitask where appropriate
• They will have an enthusiastic and motivated attitude with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• They 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:

• Laser
• ECG
• Digital Radiography
• Ultrasound
• Hospitalisation facilities
• Doppler Blood pressure monitor
• Endoscopy
• Nurse Clinics
• Laser Therapies
• In House Laboratory
• Isolation Wards
• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Separate Dog and Cat wards

The Package:

• From 20,000 commensurate to experience
• CPD Generous Allowance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression is encouraged and supported
• Workplace pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Onsite free parking
• Professional Fees Paid
• Staff discount scheme

Must have:

RCVS registered and qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom

Excellent customer service and communication skills

6 months post graduate 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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