We are recruiting a permanent registered Veterinary Nurse to join a practice Folkstone Kent.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week with a 1:4 weekend rota and time off in lieu once worked a weekend.

The Nurse will be joining a team of 2.5 Vets, 3 Nurses and supporting team. The team have a wide range of experience and a Vet has a certificate in feline medicine and another Vet is currently working towards their certificate in Surgery. Areas of special interest are encouraged, and these are supported by the whole team.

The practice is close to transport links direct to London as well as access to Dover and the channel tunnel.

The practice us purpose built and offers a wide variety if veterinary services and facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory.

The Nurse will have a good all round nursing experience and embrace all aspects of the role. They will have a supportive and friendly manner with a empathetic and caring attitude. It is important that they can work well as part of a team and support others where necessary and build solid client relationships.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday full time
• Weekends: 1:4 Weekend rota
• OOH: None
• Sole Charge: None
• Computer System: RX Works
• Consultations: 10 Minutes
• Team: 2.5 Vet, 3 Nurses and reception team

About Them:

• Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
• Progressive forward-thinking practice
• Supportive and friendly practice
• Highly experienced team of Vets and Nurses
• 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 enjoy running nurse clinics
• 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 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

• Emergency cover
• Operating Theatre
• Digital X-Ray
• Isolation Unit
• Blood Pressure Monitor
• Ultrasound
• Biochemistry
• Haematology
• Electrolyte
• In-house Laboratory
• Pet Passport
• Dentistry

Package:

• Salary: 21,000 - 24,000 pro rata
• Holiday allowance: 5 Weeks and Birthday off
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme available
• CPD: Additional training is actively encouraged - CPD support
• 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.

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