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Registered Veterinary Nurse

Employer
Vets for Pets
Location
Solihull
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
21 Jun 2023

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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Solihull Vets4Pets


We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our expanding and friendly team on a full-time basis.

We are a 5-vet practice, and they are supported by 5 RVN's, 1 permanent SVN and 1 Nursing Assistant as well as placement students and our 5 Client Care Advisors.

We are a dynamic practice with medicine and surgery certificate holders amongst our vets and so we aim to offer a very high standard of care for our patients across a wide range of cases. We have all the facilities to support this with laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, high quality ultrasound, dental x-ray, ECG, doppler ultrasound, capnography, pulse oximetry and k-laser. We perform a full range of orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries including TPLO's and BOAS surgeries. We also have a high rabbit/ small furry caseload compared to many practices.

Our nursing team are all involved in these cases and so there are significant opportunities to scrub into theatre, assist with complex anaesthetics and help with medical investigations and inpatient care, along with a range of nurse clinic appointments.

We are happy to support all team members with opportunities for further development.

This role is full time based on 37.5 hours a week, although part time hours may be considered. You will become part of a weekend rota (Saturday 8.30am-6pm and Sunday 9.30am-4pm) of 1 in 8. Bank holidays are worked as part of a fair rota throughout the year. There is no OOH or on call.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver the best levels of patient and customer care, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Manage and deal with bookings professionally and efficiently using RX Works
• Greet clients and their pets for appointments, being sensitive to their requirements and promoting a professional image at all times.
• Comply with all policies and procedures within the surgery, including Health and Safety Regulations
• Calculate and administer medications and keeping accurate records.
• Assist the Veterinary Surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Prepare, identify, and record results from radiography equipment.

Person Specification:
You will have excellent customer service and communication skills, be an effective team player and able to use your own initiative when required. You are friendly, down-to-earth, have a genuine interest in animal welfare and enjoy the variety provided by the clients and colleagues alike.

Benefits:
In return of your dedication and high-quality work, we can offer:

• Salary - £27,000 - annual salary review October
• CPD allowance and support
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, etc)
• Enhanced Holiday allowance of 6.6 weeks
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Option for heavily subsidised Private Healthcare
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards including 20% off at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Access to Rewardhub which gives discounts/ cashback to a wide variety of high street and online retailers.

As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. We are keen to hear from individuals with any disability or long-term health issues and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process.

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service and would like to join our team, please get in touch.

Location: B90 4RB

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