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Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Anaesthesia

Employer
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists
Location
Ringwood, Hampshire, England
Salary
Up to £38,000 DOE
Closing date
23 Jan 2025
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Sector
Veterinary
Job Type
Veterinary Nurse
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Are you passionate about anaesthesia and looking to advance your career in a fast paced referral setting? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our dynamic Anaesthesia and Pain Management team, led by experts in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

Diversify your skills

As a Senior Anaesthesia Nurse, you’ll manage a diverse caseload across various services, giving you the chance to continually develop your skills in anaesthesia and patient care. You will support and advance all anaesthesia services supporting Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Medicine, Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging. Providing the highest standards of patient care, you will work collaboratively within our clinical team to ensure the service works efficiently and effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

*Working with our clinicians to create bespoke anaesthetic plans for a variety of cases

*Prepare patients for anaesthesia or sedation including IV placement, vascular access and administering premeds

*Assist with the safe induction of anaesthesia

*Prepare patients for an array of surgical and medical procedures

*Confidently manage anaesthetised patients ranging from stable to critical, including management of complications

*Maximise patient safety by utilising multiparameter monitoring equipment and react quickly and attentively to any changes

*Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to hospitalised inpatients

You will be encouraged to build on your existing knowledge and skills with regular group sessions, patient-side training, and instruction in advanced anaesthetic equipment including mechanical ventilation. Our Senior Nurses are also actively involved in contributing to the training and supervision of the nursing team.

Join a Specialist Team

SCVS are a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment which enable us to provide outstanding treatment to our patients from the initial consultation right through to discharging them from our care. We are conveniently based in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31.

We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aide post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Nurse with a strong interest in anaesthesia. You should thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment and enjoy working collaboratively with others. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to contribute to the success of the team. We value a commitment to continuous learning, and we seek someone who is eager to build on their knowledge and develop new skills in anaesthesia and patient care. Previous experience in a referral practice is beneficial, as you will be expected to plan, implement and support with the training and development of the rest of the nursing team.

Working Hours

This is a full-time, 40hr/week position, working Monday to Friday. We also have a 1:5 weekend on-call rota with time off in lieu.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business, and investing in our people, teams and hospitals is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of £32,000-38,000 in line with your level of experience, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Private medical insurance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

*£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £38,000 DOE

Company

We are a specialist referral centre based in Ringwood, Hampshire, providing referral services for veterinary practices in the south. We have specialists in the fields of cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, diagnostic imaging, spinal surgery, soft tissue surgery & physiotherapy.

At SCVS, we have the most advanced facilities, which you will not find in ordinary veterinary practices. This enables our specialists to offer the highest standard of veterinary care from admission through to discharge.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01425485615
Location
Unit 6 Forest Corner Farm
Hangersley
Hampshire
BH24 3JW
GB

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