Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Apply locations West Byfleet, Surrey time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id FR05745
Remuneration
£35,000 per year
The Opportunity
We have a new and exciting HRVN opportunity at our established West Byfleet branch. A charming and established clinic based in the picturesque county of Surrey, this practice hosts state of the art equipment including its own dental suite with CR7 dental radiography, a brand X-ray machine, ultrasound, fully equipped theatre and in-house laboratory facilities.
Vet Hannah has been a partner at West Byfleet since September 2017 and has a very organised and friendly team behind her. The client base is well established, loyal, and dedicated to excellent standards of pet care.
The role will involve all aspects of nursing as well as the day-to-day running of the practice. This position provides you with the opportunity to develop the practice and the team clinically with the Branch Partner. As a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse you will be responsible for a variety of nursing duties as well as sharing best practice with your team and helping to support and develop the student nurses in your practice.
You will manage a team of Nurses and reception staff and all of our Head Nurses are provided with dedicated support from our Practice Manager and Branch Partner and Operations Director as needed.
This role is full time working 43 hours per week with 1:4 weekends at Wokingham 24 Hour.
West Byfleet is an excellent transport hub with quick rail links into London and within 20 minutes’ drive of Heathrow, with equally quick and easy access to tranquil countryside settings.
Please contact carlie.smith@medivet.co.uk for a friendly initial conversation.
Key Benefits
* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
* Life Assurance 3 x salary.
* Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service.
* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
* Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
* Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
* Funded certificate opportunities.
* VDS and RCVS fees paid.
* Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Role Accountabilities
Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:
* Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
* Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
* Carry out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
* Deliver patient monitoring and care.
* Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
* Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
* Dispense and check medication.
* Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
* Hold briefings to engage and co-ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.
Your Skills and Experience
* RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
* Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
* Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
* Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
* Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.
This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.
Why work here?
Medivet is a family of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals.
We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.
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At Medivet we’re proud that we’ve been able to achieve steady growth without losing the family feel of the company, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join us. You’ll be joining at a time when Medivet is growing, and you’ll be able to make a real impact on how the business is shaped for the future.
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