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Form of workThe opportunity:
Would you like to be a valued member of a supportive team that are proud to be an essential part of the community?
Are you interested in joining a dynamic practice that provides extensive exposure and opportunities for learning?
Medivet Peterborough Welland Road are recruiting for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team.
The practice is led by Lead Veterinary Surgeon Jeremy who holds a keen interest in diagnostic imaging, surgery and exotics. The team currently consists of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, Deputy Head RVN, a Student Veterinary Nurse, two Patient Care Assistants and a Client Care Assistant. Our well-established clinic has a loyal client base and sees all small mammals and exotics, including rabbits, reptiles and birds. The practice comes fully equipped with ultrasound, ECG, digital x-ray, dental facilities and has been awarded Gold Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic Award from the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). The branch is due for a refurbishment this year and is conveniently situated in a residential area just off from the A47.
Salary & benefits
Salary £30,000 per annum
CPD allowance £750 with 2-days CPD leave and in-house CPD available
RCVS, BVNA and VDS fees paid
5 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays
Hapibenefits – A range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and meals out
24 hour access to wellbeing and employee assistance program
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Additional paid leave for exceptional attendance
‘Peternity’ leave
This is a full time permanent position, covering 40 hours per week. You will also be part of a weekend rota covering 1 in 4 weekends.
If you would like further information about the role or would prefer an informal chat before applying, please contact Nicola on Nicola.fowler@medivet.co.uk
Role accountabilities:
• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons with their medical/surgical duties
• Monitoring of anaesthesia
• Nursing/discharge of in-patients, prioritising patient welfare and care
• Running in house lab samples and organising repeat prescriptions
• Nurse consultations- internal training provided!
• Ensuring compliance and that policies and procedures are adhered to
Your skills and experience:
• Registered with the RCVS
• Ability to keep on top of practice protocols and procedures
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communicator with both colleagues and clients
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to use your judgement and make decisions
• Clinical coaching experience would be an advantage
About us:
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, operating in the UK, Germany, Spain and France with more than 500 branches and 27 24-hour veterinary centres.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care, always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference.
We’re continuing our mission to deliver exceptional care, always there by creating great experiences for our patients, clients, and colleagues through a forward-thinking and caring environment where we make every experience better by using the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in-house MRI machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.
We love working with talented, like-minded people who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals always goes way beyond their job. We have exciting plans for the future so come and join us on our journey.
