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If you are an enthusiastic Head Registered Veterinary Nurse or RVN ready to take the next step in their career, looking to join a warm and friendly team then we would love to hear from you! Here at our practice in central London, we are looking to recruit a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse. We are a locally owned practice with the support of a larger organisation, our clients love us and we think you will too!
About us:
Our great location means we benefit from a good variety of cases and a wonderful loyal client base. You will be joining our friendly team made up of 4.5 Vets, 3 RVN's, 2 SVN's, 1 VCA and 5 receptionists. Our practice benefits from approximately 60% of insured clients. Our well-equipped, busy practice is purpose built to industry leading standards.
About you:
You will help with the daily running of the practice to ensure a high standard care for Patients and Clients. Nurses are the heart of our practice and perform an integral clinical role in caring for our patients. You must be comfortable with leading by example, have great communication and organisation skills and take pride in working to a high standard. You will have an interest in and want to learn about, the practice as a business, as well as how to motivate a team to achieve their personal and practice goals. Ideally you will have experience in a Head Nurse role, managing a team and enjoy coaching and mentoring nurses and student nurses. Key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the Veterinary Nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care. You will be a strong team leader and will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations in the practice.
About the Role:
This role is Full Time with just 1 in 4 weekends working Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm with no OOHs.
Conducting treatments to include Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 Schedule 3 procedures e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing and first aid as directed.
Taking X-rays and assisting with other diagnostic procedures.
Anaesthesia, assisting the veterinary surgeon with surgeries and post-operative care.
Nursing of in-patients; including some intensive care, pain scoring and ensuring appropriate enrichment regimes for longer stay patients.
You will manage and implement HR policies for each of the valued colleagues.
Triaging patients for the attention of the veterinary surgeon.
Dispensing drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and surgery rules and maintaining up to date and accurate clinical records.
A dedicated reception team are employed at the surgery but excellent customer service skills are required for dealing with client queries and performing nurse consultations. You will work closely with the JVP and other senior members of staff to ensure the best possible day to day running of the practice and will proactively contribute to the continued development and success of the practice and team.
Benefits:
By joining us you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes:
competitive salary of up to £36,500 for the right candidate (dependent on experience)
CPD allowance and exclusive company discounts and rewards