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Permanent Weekend Veterinary Nurse (VETSEEK-14571)

Basildon, Essex

Permanent

Veterinary Nurse

£22,000 to £26,000 pro rata

Part time / Permanent

Job description

We are recruiting a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join a small animal hospital in Basildon.

The practice has a main hospital clinic with two branches. The practice is RCVS accredited, with multiple modern operating theatres, digital X-ray suite and state-of-the-art air-conditioned kennelling and waiting areas. They are a first opinion practice with a large experienced and dedicated team who have an excellent reputation for their commitment to providing a high standard of veterinary care within the community.

The RVN will be a key member of the nursing team and will work alongside fellow nurses and report and support the HVN. It is important that they work well as part of a large team and offer support and guidance to lesser experienced team members where required.

The RVN will work within the team to ensure the smooth running of the practice, clinical areas, and kennels. The RVN will have excellent communication skills to ensure that all members of the team are able to provide excellent patient and client care.

The role of the veterinary nurse is critical to the provision of high standards of client and patient care.

This role is part time for 16 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays only.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the Veterinary Surgeons
  • Completing all general nursing duties
  • 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
  • Provide cover where required
  • Administer treatments - EG injections, fluids and dressings etc
  • Dispense medication as per the Veterinary Surgeons instructions
  • Keep accurate records
  • Provide reception support when required
  • Stock rotation
  • OOH Nursing duties on a rota
  • 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.
  • Assist and support the Head Nurse and practice manager

Key details:

  • Type: Small animal
  • Hours: Part time, 16 hours per week, weekends only
  • Weekends: Yes
  • Sole charge: None
  • OOH: None
  • Team: Large veterinary team

About them:

  • Accredited Small Animal 24hr clinic
  • Provides 24hr Emergency Services
  • Large Team of highly experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses
  • Day team and OOH Team
  • State of the Art diagnostic and surgical equipment
  • Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses with various levels of expertise
  • 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
  • Offers a good work / life balance
  • Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development

About you:

  • The Nurse must be a qualified RVN
  • The RVN will have a good level of experience within a veterinary practice
  • They will enjoy and embrace all aspects of the role
  • They will have sound knowledge of all aspects of RVN duties and responsibilities
  • They will work well as part of a team and 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

Facilities:

As a state-of-the-art accredited Animal Hospital, they offer wide range of Veterinary Services and are fully equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical facilities, including:

  • 24hr emergency service
  • Nurse clinics
  • Laser therapies
  • In-house laboratory
  • Isolation wards
  • Separate cat and dog wards
  • Three operating theatres
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Anaesthetic monitoring machine

Package:

  • Salary: 22,000 to 26,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
  • Holidays: 25 days annual leave
  • CPD: Generous allowance
  • Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Healthcare Scheme
  • Onsite free parking
  • Staff discount scheme

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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