Permanent Veterinary Nurse

Permanent Veterinary Nurse – Plymouth, Devon

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
• Are you looking to join an established small animal practice in Devon?

Are you looking for…

• An excellent work-life balance?
• No OOH work?
• A generous CPD allowance?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Plymouth for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team.

The practice is looking for a confident and ambitious RVN who has good experience working in a small animal practice. The role will involve all aspects of nursing and you will be prepared to develop your skills by collaborating with the wider team. You will perform your nursing duties with confidence to provide the gold standard of care to the practice's loyal clients by assisting vets in surgical procedures. You must have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Your nursing duties will involve assisting in surgery, nurse consults and inpatient care.

This role is full time with 1 in 3 or 4 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

Duties:

• Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
• Admissions and discharges
• Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical teams 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
• Weekends: 1 in 3 or 4 weekends
• OOH: None
• Branch work: N/A
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 4 vets, 7 nurses and supportive non-clinical team

About them:

• 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
• Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
• Provide 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
• 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:

• Emergency cover
• Biochemistry
• Blood pressure monitor
• Dentistry
• Hospital ward
• In-house laboratory
• Isolation unit
• Microchipping
• Operating theatre
• Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
• Ultrasound
• X-ray

Package :

• Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Contributory pension scheme available
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
• More benefits 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?

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