Registered Veterinary Nurse - Farnham

We are looking for a skilled and confident RVN (or final year SVN) to join the team at our busy first opinion practice in Farnham. This is a full time role averaging 40 hours a week, which includes weekend working on a shared rota basis (1 in 4), and no OOH. There are varying shifts between 8am and 8pm on weekdays.

By joining our surgery, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care. The ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, flexible and willing to work at all levels. A strong level of general nursing is required and above all else, you will be passionate and dedicated to providing an outstanding service for our clients and their pets.

You will be joining a large clinical team of 7 vet surgeons, 7 RVNS, one SVN and 1 VCA who work closely together to provide a supportive environment for patients, clients and colleagues alike.

You will be registered with the RCVS and competent in all general nursing with responsibilities including:

• Working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver the best levels of patient and customer care, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities, including nurse consults    
• Manage and deal with bookings professionally and efficiently using Rx Works        
• Greeting clients and their pets for appointments, being sensitive to their requirements and promoting a professional image at all times        
• Comply with all policies and procedures within the surgery, including Health and Safety Regulations        
• Calculate and administer medications and keeping accurate records        
• Assist the Veterinary Surgeon during surgical procedures        
• Prepare, identify and record results from radiography equipment
• Preparation and administration of drugs, anaesthetics
• Taking and processing blood samples
• In patient care and monitoring
• Maintaining excellent cleaning standards
• Supporting the reception team

You will have a good experience of veterinary nursing, excellent customer service and communication skills, be an effective team player, have a systematic approach when making decisions and be able to carry out the role effectively with planning and organisation. You are friendly, down-to-earth, have a genuine interest in animal welfare and enjoy the variety provided by the clients and colleagues alike. No two days are the same here, and you should enjoy plenty of variety within your role. Student Veterinary Nurses in their final year will be considered.

Benefits:

• CPD allowance and support               
• Paid RCVS membership        
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards including 20% off at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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