Permanent Registered Veterinary Nurse - Birmingham
Type: Small Animal
Location: Birmingham
Practice Type: Part of a group
Facilities: They are a dynamic practice with medicine and surgery certificate holders amongst their vets and so they aim to offer a very high standard of care for their patients across a wide range of cases. They have all the facilities to support this with laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, high-quality ultrasound, dental x-ray, ECG, doppler ultrasound, capnography, pulse oximetry, and K-laser. They perform a full range of orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries including TPLOs and BOAS surgeries. They also have a high rabbit/ small furry caseload compared to many practices.
Team Info: They are a 5-vet practice, and they are supported by 5 RVNs, 1 permanent SVN, and 1 Nursing Assistant as well as placement students and their 5 Client Care Advisors.
The Role: They are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their expanding and friendly team on a full-time basis.
Hours:
This role is full-time based on 37.5 hours a week, although part-time hours may be considered.
You will become part of a weekend rota (Saturday 8.30 am-6 pm and Sunday 9.30 am-4 pm) of 1 in 8.
Bank holidays are worked as part of a fair rota throughout the year.
There is no OOH or on-call.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver the best levels of patient and customer care, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
Manage and deal with bookings professionally and efficiently using RX Works
Greet clients and their pets for appointments, being sensitive to their requirements, and promoting a professional image at all times.
Comply with all policies and procedures within the surgery, including Health and Safety Regulations
Calculate and administer medications and keep accurate records.
Assist the Veterinary Surgeon during surgical procedures.
Prepare, identify, and record results from radiography equipment.
Person Specification: You will have excellent customer service and communication skills, be an effective team player and be able to use your own initiative when required. You are friendly, down-to-earth, have a genuine interest in animal welfare, and enjoy the variety provided by clients and colleagues alike.
The Package: In return for your dedication and high-quality work, they can offer:
Salary - £27,000 (DOE)– annual salary review October
CPD allowance and support
Enhanced pension scheme
Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, etc)
An enhanced Holiday allowance of 6.6 weeks
Extra day off for your birthday
Option for heavily subsidised Private Healthcare
Exclusive company discounts and rewards
Access to Rewardhub which gives discounts/ cashback to a wide variety of high street and online retailers.
Ref: JN -062023-28909
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