Job Description

Permanent Veterinary Nurse, Bristol,

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
• Want to work in an environment where each day is different?
• Are you a forward thinking Nurse who is looking to study towards an area of interest?

Would you like

• A salary of up to \xc2\xa330,000 per annum?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Bristol for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse to join their team.

The role is full time role working 4 x ten hour shifts with a day off. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse to join a large hospital training practice. They are looking for a Nurse who is either a Clinical Coach or is looking to train to become a Clinical Coach.

Key details

• Type: Veterinary Nurse
• Hours: Full time 4 x ten hour shifts
• Weekends: Shared weekend rota
• Lieu: N/A
• OOH: None
• On call: None
• Salary: \xc2\xa330,000 per annum
• Flexible rota patterns are available to suit.
• No Bank Holidays

The role:

The role offers the opportunity to utilise all nursing skills with each day being varied. The Nurse will perform a wide variety of duties including the following:

• Clinical Coaching duties
• Assisting the Vet in surgery and monitoring anaesthesia.
• Holding Nurse clinics and assist the Vet in consultations
• Carrying out procedures including vaccinations, medications.
• The Nurse will be expected to provide a high level of in patient care.
• The Nurse will also have the opportunity to train and guide student nurses.
• The role offers a good work/life balance with flexible rota patterns to suit a good work / life balance.
• The role will be based within the main hospital site.

About them:

• Tier 3 Animal Hospital - training practice
• Large multi site practice with a large veterinary team of 17 Vets across the sites. There is a main hospital and 6 branch practices. They have three Vets whom hold certificates in medicine, feline medicine and surgery.
• They boast a large nursing team within the Hospital of 6 RVNS, 4 SVNs and 2 ACAs plus more across the branch surgeries. They have RVNs who hold certificates in feline medicine and ECC and they encourage and support additional qualifications.
• The Hospital is fully equipped with facilities offering a wide range of diagnostics and services including digital x-ray, laser, endoscopy, ultrasound and an in house laboratory.
• They offer a great work / life balance and provide support to one another as a team.
• The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.

Team culture:

• The practice have a no blame culture and regularly have discussion on cases and are always looking at ways to improve.
• The practice encourage and support ongoing development and have a collaborative and supportive team in place.
• They provide a progressive and fun environment to work in.
• They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.

Who are they looking for:

• They are looking for an RVN who has an interest in becoming a Clinical Coach or is already a Clinical Coach.
• They are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who will embrace all aspects of the role and someone who would like to develop their nursing skills.
• The Nurse will have great communication skills, organisational skills and have an approachable manner.
• They will provide an excellent service to all clients and be able to build rapport easily.

Package

• Salary: Up to \xc2\xa330,000 pro rata per annum commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, incl bank holidays and birthday off
• CPD: \xc2\xa3500 CPD allowance with 30 Hours paid.
• Professional memberships RCVS / VDS fees paid
• Family friendly policies incl Maternity, Paternity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Certificate support
• Workplace pension
• Further benefits such as retail and gym
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms available
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Uniform

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

Please quote job reference: 31510

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