Job Description:

Are you passionate about rabbits and small furries? Do you want to embark on a new journey providing exceptional care to animals?

An invitation is extended to become part of their dedicated team. Our Client is currently looking for a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Nurse to join in delivering outstanding care to patients.

They welcome rabbits and small furries, drawing on their team's extensive experience and ongoing learning to provide the best care possible. Additionally, they collaborate with Herbie Hedgehog Rescue, caring for wild hedgehogs, making prickly patients a regular for them. The veterinary nurse holds certificates in orthopaedics and ophthalmology, ensuring a high standard of care. They boast state-of-the-art equipment, including dental x-ray, ultrasound, internal lab facilities, tonometer, slit lamps, and more, to provide the best possible care to their patients.

About the Role:

They are open to considering flexible hours to accommodate your schedule. Shifts vary between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and 11:00 am - 7:30 pm throughout the week, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance. The Saturday rotation is 1:5 Saturday rotations from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with the support of a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to assist you.

Supportive Environment:

Enjoy the support of a dedicated reception and admin team, allowing you to focus on providing top-notch patient care while administrative tasks are taken care of.

Professional Development:

They're committed to helping you grow in your career. Opportunities for obtaining certificates are available, and Clinical Supervisor status is preferred. CPD funding of £500 is available, and you'll have the chance to explore your personal interests.

Work-Life Balance:

They understand the importance of work-life balance. Join their friendly and sociable team, where emphasis is placed on your wellbeing and maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Company Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary ranging from £26,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience), you'll enjoy perks such as staff discounts, rewards schemes, and more.

A Day in the Life of their RVN Team:

In their veterinary practice, your role in kennels involves managing a diverse inpatient caseload, catering to small furries and hedgehogs, where you'll devise and implement tailored care plans for each patient. The veterinary nurse plays a pivotal role in overseeing the care of hospitalised animals and their recovery post-procedures, taking on significant leadership roles in inpatient care. You'll also assist skilled veterinary surgeons during operations, ranging from routine neutering to complex soft tissue, orthopaedic, and ophthalmic surgeries. Moreover, the team benefits from the expertise of a visiting peripatetic surgeon. On prep shifts, you'll engage in various tasks, including theatre circulating, aiding in consultations and kennel care, processing lab samples, and organizing surgical kits. During consults, you'll directly interact with valued clients and their pets, providing a broad spectrum of services such as weight checks, medication administration, and post-operative assessments, while also managing stock orders to uphold the seamless operation of their practice.

So, if you have an ambition to be part of the future, please apply