Year 2 Student Veterinary Nurse - Active Vetcare
Practice Site:
1. Active Vetcare Summerleaze (Maidenhead)
Active Vetcare Summerleaze (Maidenhead)
Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Year 2 Student
Veterinary Nurse at Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital!
Hours: 40 hours per week
About CVS:
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four
main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce
division.Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's
what is at the heart of our work, every day.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants
and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
About the role:
The Student Veterinary Nurse role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as
a SVN you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care
to our patients.
Some of the duties will include:
• Nursing care to patients
• Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
• Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
• Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
• General cleaning and maintenance duties
• Running internal lab samples
• Answering emergency calls
• Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking
payments
What we're looking for in our Student Veterinary Nurse:
• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
• Experience in a Veterinary environment is essential
• Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high
level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
• Currently enrolled on a Veterinary Nursing course
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
What we can offer you:
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so