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We are looking for a Student Veterinary Nurse to join the team at Medivet Flitwick.
Our practice is renowned for its comprehensive and compassionate approach to veterinary care, we are well respected within the local community and even operate a pet food bank to help those in need. We see a wide variety of cases and procedures which will expand your knowledge and experience with the support of our dedicated team.
We are a RCVS accredited practice with an experienced branch partner who holds a certificate in small animal medicine, we are also an RCVS approved training centre for nursing, boasting an experienced nursing team.
We are in a spacious clinic with three purpose built consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, large theatre and separate scrub room. Important to note is a comfortable separate staff room and kitchen, equip with coffee machine!
We are located just 10 minutes from junction 12 on the M1, and are within walking distance to Flitwick train station, from here there are direct links to central London within 40 minutes. There are local coffee shops and supermarkets.
This position provides you with the opportunity to develop nursing clinics and use your initiative to promote new ideas.
This is a full time permanent position, covering 43 hours per week. You will also be part of a weekend rota, covering 1:5 half weekends.
Key Benefits
- Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
- Life Assurance 3 x salary.
- Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
- 31 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 36 with length of service.
- An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
- Apprenticeship funded training with RCVS fees paid.
- Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Role Accountabilities
Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:
- Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
- Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
- Carry out nurse led appointments under direct clinical supervision.
- Deliver patient monitoring and care.
- Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
- Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
- Dispense and check medication under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
- Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
Your Skills and Experience
- It is essential that you are enrolled as an SVN with the RCVS and registered on an approved vet nursing course.
- Experience of delivering exceptional client care.
- Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
- Able to support Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s 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. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.
This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.
