Registered Veterinary Nurse

Posted on 02/02/2024
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Links Veterinary Group, North Berwick Branch
Salary up to GBP32,000 depending on experience plus a GBP2,000 relocation allowance
Links Veterinary Group are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their amazing team!
Some of your duties will include but are not limited to:
Preparing patients for surgical procedures
Providing support to animals and their owners before and after operations
Assisting in the operating theatre as a scrubbed Veterinary Nurse
Carrying out Veterinary Nurse consultations
Administering medications and fluid therapy to patients
Observing and recording patients' vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and pain)
Applying bandages to wounds
Educating animal owners on nutrition and preventative care and providing basic behavioural advice
Assisting during emergency procedures
Carrying out a range of diagnostic tests in the practice laboratory (e.g blood samples, urine samples)
Dispensing medication and demonstrate to owners how to use them.
About the rota
This is a full-time permanent role from Links North Berwick Branch, working Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, 9-5pm, you will also be expected to cover shifts from our main site in Haddington 1 in 8 weekends with generous time back, occasional OOH/nightshift sickness cover will also be required with generous time back.
We are a 24hr, 5 branch small animal practice providing our own out of hours and emergency work. We have 22 Vets, 17 Nurses and a dedicated reception and night team. Our friendly, professional team are highly skilled and passionate about caring for animals. We encourage a culture of collaboration and ensuring our team are equipped to provide the best care possible. A happy, satisfied team is conducive to the best care for our clients and we use this value to direct team discussions and decisions.
Our North Berwick Branch is set in a beautiful seaside town and carries out routine consultations and surgery. The branch benefits from separate Vet and Nurse consult rooms, operating facilities and modern lab machines. Caseload is varied and the facilities allow for excellent client and pet relationships and case management, alongside the support of our main Haddington site for further workup. We are looking for a team member eager to take ownership of standards and care provision in the branch.
The main site in Haddington benefits from a purpose-built site with state-of-the-art facilities and contemporary surgeries; backed with over 160 years of trust from owners across East Lothian.
We have an ophthalmology referral service, alongside a weekly visiting orthopaedic surgeon that both receive external referrals. Providing our own 24-hour care ensures we remain current and progressive with our ECC care and ambitions. We have 4 consultation rooms, one of which is a dedicated nurse room, a dedicated dental suite, 2 operating theatres, prep room, dispensary, lab area, observation kennel, isolation kennel, separate dog and cat ward and imaging suite.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.8 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Development
GBP500 CPD allowance for 24 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Amelia Bateman
Talent Partner