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Up to £30,500 DOE
Relocation Allowance up to £2,000
Position Overview
We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Theatre Nurse position at our busy first opinion small animal hospital in Newbury, West Berkshire. We have a large client base, with a wide variety of cases and we promote further growth and development within the team and company.
Responsibilities
The main responsibility of this role is to manage all aspects of small animal theatre practice and ensure smooth day-to-day running, excellent infection control, and positive outcomes for patients. As a training practice, you will also be supporting student nurses at different stages of their training with anaesthesia and theatre practice. You will work with a large team of dedicated Vets, Nurses, and supporting team members in the delivery of excellent client & patient care.
Work Environment
Our main Hospital has RCVS Tier 3 hospital status and is based in Newbury, which is a thriving town in West Berkshire, with many restaurants and only a 45-minute train journey to London Paddington. Situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, it also provides beautiful local countryside for long walks with our canine friends.
We have facilities for imaging and surgery at any time of day or night. Our equipment includes Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound with colour doppler, endoscopy, Enseal, arthroscopy, Operating microscope, microsurgical equipment, slit lamp and tonovet.
Team Structure
We have a team of 17 vets, including certificate holders in small animal surgery and ophthalmology, as well as vets with an interest in internal medicine and exotics. This makes us more than a first-opinion practice as we often perform surgeries and treat cases that may otherwise have been referred. Our nursing team is made up of 13 RVNS and 9 SVNs in various stages of their training. We are supported by a team of 7 nursing assistants and a dedicated team of 3 night nurses.
Qualifications
You will be an RCVS registered RVN with confidence in all areas of veterinary nursing. You will have a desire to drive forward clinical standards and client care as well as work well in a team environment. You will already be a clinical supervisor or be willing to complete the training to become one.
Benefits
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
* Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline, Enhanced family-friendly policies.
* Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, Certificate support, Learning and development opportunities.
* Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Voluntary benefits, Access to discounts/cashback with retailers, Discounted treatment for your own pets.
£0 - £30,500 a year
Up to £30,500 DOE
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