Job Description

Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Sevenoaks, Kent

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse or soon to be?
• Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?

Are you looking for...

• A working week of 20 to 40 hours?
• No OOH work?
• A great work-life balance?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Sevenoaks who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse.

The role will involve all aspects of nursing so you must be capable in each area and have good experience working in a small animal practice. You will have the skills and experience to lead the nursing team with confidence and the ability to balance empathising with clients and maintaining your professionalism. You will be prepared to develop your skills by working closely with the whole team and must have an excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Your general nursing skills will involve managing the kennels, assisting in the operating theatre and consulting.

The role is full or part time for 20 to 40 hours per week, along with 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

Duties:

• Assisting in the day to day running of the practice
• Admissions and discharges
• Working alongside the non-clinical and clinical team to ensure the smooth delivery of patient and client care
• Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
• Monitoring operations and assisting the vet in surgery
• Administering medications and taking records accurately
• In patient care
• Nurse clinics
• Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time, 20 to 40 hours per week
• Weekends: 1 in 3 or 4 weekends
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 3 vets, 2 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clincial team

About them:

• Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
• Highly experienced team
• State of the art facilities
• Progressive forward-thinking practice
• Supportive and friendly practice
• Highly experienced team
• CPD is actively encouraged and supported
• Offers excellent career development opportunities
• Excellent reputation within the community
• Passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
• Provide mental health and wellbeing support

About you:

• You will have excellent all-round nursing skills
• You will embrace all aspects of the role
• You will be ambitious to continue your learning and development
• You will have excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills
• You will work to deliver a high standard of clinical care
• You will have a motivated and passionate attitude
• You will be keen to develop an area of special interest
• You will be willing to go the extra mile within your duties
• You will have strong organisational skills
• You will have good administrative skill for stock control
• You will have a genuine passion for animal welfare including preventative healthcare
• You will have excellent communications skills and be able to develop working relationships with clients and fellow members of staff

Facilities:

The practice offers a huge range of veterinary facilities and services, including:

• Emergency cover
• Biochemistry
• Blood pressure monitor
• Dentistry
• Haematology
• Hospital ward
• In-house laboratory
• Isolation unit
• Keyhole surgery
• Operating theatre
• X-ray

Package:

• Salary: Up to \xc2\xa336,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
• Holidays: Generous annual leave
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVNA fees paid
• Contributory pension scheme available
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Excellent career opportunities and development due to the varied case load
• More benefits available

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: 32380

T: 0333 014 7374

E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk

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