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Head Veterinary Nurse – Blackheath, London

Employer
Vets4Pets
Location
Blackheath, London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
1 Mar 2021

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Job Details

Surgery Information / Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to try a new role on a temporary basis, with job security throughout this year? If you are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse, then we could have the perfect role for you!

Idara Umo and her fantastic team at Blackheath Vets4Pets are looking for a Head Nurse on a fixed term contract to cover a colleagues maternity leave. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for the next step in your career, or have previously worked in this position and would like a new challenge in a different practice with a new team.

The practice is based inside a busy Pets at Home store in Blackheath, near Greenwich. There is outdoor space nearby at Greenwich Park, and has easy commuting in and out of London city centre. This great location means the team see a varied caseload, with no two days the same, and have built a loyal client base in the local community. The practice is bright, spacious, and very well equipped with state of the art equipment.

Person Specification

You will be joining Partner, Idara, who graduated from University of Bologna in 2002 and moved to the UK to do an MSc in wild animal health at the RVC. She has a keen interest in exotic pets and small furries. Her supportive team consists of 5 nurses, 4 vets and 3 receptionists.

This role would suit a nurse who has excellent customer service and communication skills, is an effective team player, has a systematic approach when making decisions and able to carry out the role effectively with planning and organisation. You should be friendly, down-to-earth, have a genuine interest in animal welfare and enjoy the variety provided by the clients and colleagues alike, whilst always leading by example. You will be confident with all general nursing duties including the running of nurse clinics and ideally have experience of and enjoy coaching and mentoring student nurses. 
 
This is a full time role, 40 hours per week, and will include weekends on a rota basis.

Benefits

By joining us you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes; competitive salary, CPD allowance and exclusive company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and the Vet Group.   

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Company

Locally owned practices with a world of support

At Vets for Pets we’re a network of practices that are owned and managed by the practice owners that run them. Because they’re locally owned, each practice has the freedom to serve patients and clients the way it thinks is best. 

But crucially, being locally-owned also means enjoying a truly team-spirited atmosphere. We want all our colleagues to build lasting relationships with practice owners and team members as well as patients and clients.

And because we’re also part of a wider group, you’ll get all the support you need when you need it. That means state-of-the-art facilities, high quality CPD, financial stability and a real sense of job security.

With our framework, we’ve made it simpler and easier for you to help patients and clients live happier, healthier lives together. It’s about making the most of your expertise and bringing this to life in practise while being safe in the knowledge that you’re looked after too. Simply put, we offer locally owned practices with a world of support.

Flexibility & Wellbeing
You tell us which hours you want to work, and we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. With us, you could enjoy a better work-life balance where flexibility and wellbeing come first.

Training & Development
We offer great training programmes, plus fully funded CPD, leadership courses and access to our group’s learning curriculum. We’ll also support you if you’re interested in owning a practice. With our wealth of resources, it’s easy to build your skills and develop your career.

Local Practices
With us, no two practices are the same. We’re deeply rooted in our local communities and we want you to really get to know your patients and clients locally.

Being part of the Pets At Home Group
Being part of Vets for Pets means you’ll be part of our network of locally owned practices. Our practices are located across the country and are owned and run by our Joint Venture Partners (JVPs). Our Joint Venture Partnership model is unique and gives everyone the best of both worlds. Working within one of our practices you’ll get to work with the JVP who has the clinical freedom and autonomy to do things their own way.

As we’re part of a large respected organisation you’ll also enjoy the benefits of being part of a wider PLC Group. This means we can give you greater stability and job security during these uncertain times and beyond. 

What’s more, we’ve worked hard to make sure everyone in our group can take part in a fun, friendly, professional and inclusive culture that allows you to bring your whole self to work and be at your very best. 

Company info
Location
Isambard House
Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2EH
United Kingdom

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