Job Description

Permanent Veterinary Nurse - Swansea, West Glamorgan

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary nurse?
• Are you looking to utilise your nursing skills to the max?

We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Swansea, West Glamorgan for a Permanent Veterinary Nurse. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 4 weekends with time off in lieu the following week. Part time applications will also be considered. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

The practice is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join them. The Nurse would be joining a team of 2 vets, 4 nurses and support team. The practice encourage the development of areas of special interest and support and funding towards certificates is available.

Who are they looking for

The practice is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic veterinary nurse and someone who has excellent customer service and communication skills. The nurse will embrace all aspects of the role and enjoy clinical nursing, in patient care and surgical nursing. They will be passionate about their work and have a positive attitude. They will work well as part of the team and share in the practices ethos of providing a supporting environment to each other. They will have a friendly and down to earth manner and be able to work well under pressure and work both independently and as part of a team. They will have an empathetic attitude and be able to build strong client relationships.

The roles involve all aspects of general nursing including:

• Admissions an discharges
• Assisting in diagnostics - taking x-rays
• Be responsible and take ownership of tasks
• Monitoring operations and assisting the Vet in surgery
• Administering medications and taking records accurately
• Dispensing drugs
• In patient care
• Nurse clinics
• Measuring blood pressure, sampling, and pharmacy work.
• Occasional reception cover if required
• Undertaking CPD

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
• Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 2 vets and 4 nurses

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
• CPD is actively encouraged and supported
• Offers excellent career development opportunities
• Excellent reputation within the community
• Is passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
• Provides 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 and have a can-do attitude!
• 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
• Operating theatre
• X-ray
• Isolation unit
• Blood pressure monitor
• Ultrasound
• Biochemistry
• Haematology
• In-house laboratory
• Dentistry

Package:

• Salary: \xc2\xa324,000 to \xc2\xa330,000 per annum, commensurate to 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
• Branded uniform provided
• 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: 31473

T: 0333 014 7374

E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk

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