Registered Veterinary Nurse

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for emergency and critical care who enjoys working to a gold standard. You will be required to care for inpatients overnight and assist the Night Vet with emergencies and OOH cases. The ideal candidate will be flexible, work well without supervision and have previous experience of working in a busy practice or hospital would be preferred.
All our clinics share the same software so you will have full access to the patients' history at all times. Case continuity guaranteed! You will have full access to state-of-the-art facilities such as an orthopaedic theatre, digital x-ray, ultrasound, ECG and much more.
Chorley 24 Hour is run by our very experienced Branch Partner Chris and his team of vets/nurses and front of house team.
The practice is fully equipped to carry out medical workups and surgical procedures and you would be fully supported by our team of vets, nurses and support teams. Having the support within the practice will enable you to grow, learn and develop in your role, this is an ideal practice to support someone returning to work after a break or just wanting to build on their knowledge.
Equipment of the branch include: ECG/X-Ray/Ultrasound/Operating theatre with plans for a CT in the future.
Please do not hesitate to email ##### for further enquiries.
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.
33 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 38 with length of service.
An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
Funded certificate opportunities.
VDS and 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 and schedule 3 activities.
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.
Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
Hold briefings to engage and co-ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.
Your Skills and Experience:
RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
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.
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