Permanent Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - St Albans, Hertfordshire
Type: Small Animal
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Practice Type: Part of a group
Services/Facilities: You'll be working in a practice purpose-built to industry-leading standards which have state-of-the-art equipment including a full operating theatre, in-house Idexx lab machines, microscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray, modern dental machine, tonopen, rhinoscope, endoscopy, multi-parameter unit, isoflurane, and sevoflurane. They are a first-opinion clinic with a young client base and also complete orthopaedic surgeries in practice.
Team: The Partner and Veterinary Surgeon studied at the RVC and qualified in 2009. He has a strong rescue background and an interest in orthopaedics and general surgery. He's supported by 4 1/2 vets, 2 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 VCAs, 2 Receptionists, and a Practice Manager.
Role: Our client is seeking a confident and compassionate Head Veterinary Nurse to join and lead their nursing team in a thriving practice located in St Albans.
Hours:
* This is a full-time role for 40 hrs per week
* No OOH’s
Duties/Skills:
* Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with several years of experience, including experience in a leadership or senior nurse role
* Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a team and delegate effectively
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
* Confident in all areas of nursing, including surgery, patient care, and diagnostics
* A positive attitude, passion for animal welfare, and commitment to delivering exceptional care
* Comfortable with handling administrative duties, including rostering and stock management
* Assist all colleagues with duties to support the smooth running of the practice and provide the best standard of patient care
* Opportunity to shape this role and bring support to the team; a keen interest in clinical coaching is welcomed.
Salary: The salary on offer is from £32,000 p/a depending on skills and experience
The Package:
* A contributory pension scheme
* A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
* 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
* A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
* Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
* Funded sponsorship visas (Plus relocation allowance!)
* Access to the reward hub including well-being support and pastoral care
* Cycle to work scheme
Ref: JN -102024-32059
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