Auxiliary Nurse

Company	Bishopton Veterinary Group LlpSee more
Address	Ripon, North Yorkshire
Category	Healthcare

Job description

AUXILIARY NURSE - NORTH YORKSHIRE

This is an increasingly unique practice which is fully committed to independent ownership providing us with the flexibility to deliver the high standard of patient and client care that we want to, each and every day. Our practice values are Clinical excellence, Adaptability, Respect,

Education and Sustainability.

We have a position available in our small animal department, which is based across all our sites including

Ripon, Thirsk, Northallerton, Pateley Bridge and Easingwold.

All our sites are RCVS and ISFM Cat Friendly accredited.

This varied role will involve providing a supportive function across the theatre, kennels, large animal, laboratory and consulting areas. It will include managing the washing and laundry, completing infection control and quality control measures, sterilizing and preparing kits and equipment, patient handling and exercise, supporting the client care team, enhancing client communication, running and sending laboratory samples and supporting vets in consult.

Full-time and part-time applications are welcome.

Our amazing team of 18 FTE nurses, support our 16 FTE small animal vets. We have a wealth of existing experience in the team, including nurses with additional qualifications in medical nursing, surgery and nutrition. Our vets include

Advanced Practitioners in medicine, surgery and general practice. We encourage personal development and want to help you grow and deliver your expanding skillset.

The practice is well-equipped with digital x-ray, video endoscopy (including diathermy), fully integrated internal lab facilities, visiting CT scanner and separate dog, cat and isolation facilities.

From the semi-rural, cathedral city of Ripon, both the Yorkshire Dales and North

York Moors national parks are on the immediate doorstep. Ripon is well-serviced in all departments, but specifically with an excellent choice of schools. We have a loyal and expanding client base who are largely insured and want to form lasting bonds, making for a rewarding professional relationship.

Veterinary Nursing Team Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience
31 days holiday (includes 8 Bank Holidays)
1 paid volunteering day per year at a choice of local charities
Private Health Care insurance
The 'People’s Pension' pension scheme
‘Medicash’ medical cash plan
‘Perkbox’ perks and recognition scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme for a wide range of information and advice across a range of topics.
Social/Team events throughout the year

(including Summer BBQ and Christmas Party)

Cake and Fruit Days!
Cycle to Work scheme
Staff pet discount scheme

If you are a team player who has the motivation and commitment to make a difference then please apply with a CV and covering letter to careers@bishoptonvets.co.uk .

Closing date: 31st March 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

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