About this role
Job title: Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Gower Veterinary Surgery
Job Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Salary: £26,000-£30,000 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Saturday mornings on a rota basis (approx. 1 in 5, with time back in lieu)
At Gower Vets we are seeking an additional Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive, close-knit nursing team of 5 RVNs and 3 PCAs.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Support veterinary surgeons with a wide range of procedures including surgical procedures, dentals, and diagnostic workups
- Carry out a range of nurse consultations and clinics
- Provide high-quality inpatient care, assisting with administration of medications and treatment prescribed
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical records including anaesthetic sheets, hospitalisation forms and clinical notes
- Ensure high standards of patient welfare and infection control; adhering to stringent infection control protocols and maintenance of equipment, reporting faults or damages
- Contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the practice by working co llaboratively with RVNs, PCAs, vets, and reception teams
- Maintain excellent client communication and service standards, supporting clients through their journey from admission to discharge
Requirements:
- RCVS registered
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
- Team-focused approach and positive attitude
- Minimum 12 months experience post qualification (desirable)
Benefits:
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
- Extensive Internal CPD
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
About us:
We are a primary care practice for small animals, which established itself amongst the Swansea community, providing care for thousands of pets every year.
Being RCVS accredited, we are dedicated to continuously improving our quality of care and service. We know that owners consider pets to be a member of the family and that is why we work hard to provide the very best veterinary care possible.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please contact [email protected]
Salary Value:£26,000 - £30,000 per annum;
Salary Description:Salary from, depending on experience;