Permanent Night Registered Veterinary Nurse - Kidderminster
Type: Small Animal
Facilities: They are proud to be one of the first UK practices to achieve dog-friendly status from the Dogs Trust/BVBA Dog-Friendly Clinic scheme, having already been a fear-free accredited practice. They also have Gold ISFM cat-friendly status, are officially rabbit-friendly with Silver RWAF status, and are an RCVS-accredited practice.
Their purpose-built premises and facilities enable them to provide a high standard of care, with separate dog and cat wards, 4 consulting rooms, digital x-ray including dental x-ray, high-quality ultrasound with Doppler, in-house lab, endoscope, optic loop, Tonovet pen, cautery, and laser therapy.
Team: They have a strong clinical team of 6-7 vets, 7 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCA, and 1 ANA, with a range of experience between 6 and 30 years, and a brilliant admin/reception team who keep everything running smoothly. Everyone is supportive and always tries to help each other. The practice is very much part of the community.
Role: On-call night nurse with some daytime but can be flexible on this and would consider just night nurse. Salary would adjust if just nights.
Duties: They are looking for an on-call RVN to join their friendly and supportive team in Kidderminster. They are a busy, independent, family-owned veterinary practice and are searching for another night nurse to help them in their commitment to providing high-quality care for clients and their pets.
Hours:
* The position will comprise of 1 week of on-call nights as follows, Monday to Friday 7 pm to 8.30 am and Saturday 12.30 pm to 8.30 am Monday.
* Then 2 weeks of no on-call but working 4 (variable) days per week totaling 30.75 hours.
* Other hours may be considered for the right person.
* They have a diverse caseload meaning you can utilise those invaluable nursing skills which are greatly appreciated here.
Responsibilities:
* Assist veterinarians in surgical procedures and examinations
* Monitor and care for animals during and post-surgery
* Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
* Conduct laboratory tests and analyse results
* Maintain accurate medical records for all patients
* Provide compassionate care to animals and their owners
* Keep the clinic clean and organised
Requirements:
* Qualified Veterinary Nurse with relevant certifications
* Proficient in laboratory procedures and equipment operation
* Strong understanding of veterinary practices and procedures
* Excellent communication skills with both colleagues and pet owners
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Compassionate nature towards animals and their welfare
* This role would suit both a newly qualified or experienced RVN, wanting to jump into a supportive and progressive practice position.
Salary: The salary on offer is dependent on experience and will be discussed at the interview.
* Paid day off for your birthday
* RCVS and BVNA fees paid
* Generous CPD budget and time off to attend. Further certification is encouraged
* Uniform
Ref: JN -092024-31952
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