Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Role

Haven Vets are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their large, dynamic team of nurses who take care of a varied caseload at their busy practice. You will have the opportunity to nurse medical and surgical cases ranging from routine to non-routine cases, including orthopaedic surgery. You will play an active role in the provision of care and treatment to our patients, and regularly carry out clinical tasks such as monitoring anaesthesia, venepuncture, diagnostic imaging, and dental hygiene work. You will also be involved in carrying out nurse clinics and help develop these alongside the other members of the clinical team. We strongly encourage professional development, and you will be prepared to contribute your knowledge to help improve the patient care delivered by the nursing team.

You will work 7.5-hour shifts patterns between 8 am-7:30 pm, Monday-Friday. You will be required to work 1:5 Saturdays 8:30 am-1 pm, but there is no out-of-hours.

The salary for this role is up to £26,000 depending on experience.

About Us

Our practice is conveniently situated near rural attractions such as the Gower Peninsula, Pembrokeshire National Parks and the Brecon Beacons which can be reached within an hour and a half drive, or by train. Cardiff and Swansea City are also easily reachable and offer a wide range of activities and retail experiences, or if you are more the outdoors type, South Wales boasts many famous beaches and scenic hiking routes.

We are a small animal veterinary clinic that has offered a reputable service to clients and their pets in the local area for over 30 years! The business comprises our main Llanelli branch and an additional 3 branches, with surgical procedures and diagnostics being carried out at two sites. Covering the Carmarthenshire and Swansea areas, we are a growing business with an ever-increasing client base.

We are fully accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, reassuring our clients that their pets will always receive the highest standard of Veterinary care whilst visiting us in practice.
 

Our main branch is currently undergoing major refurbishment, offering fresh clinical spaces for our staff and access to new equipment. Once complete, our primary surgical branch will boast a spacious preparation room with access to two theatres, designated diagnostic spaces, a dental suite and separate feline and canine kennel spaces. Additionally, brand new dedicated spaces for staff conferencing, CPD training and refreshments offer ample space and workstations for our growing team.

About the Team and Culture

Our Vets, Nurses, and Receptionists love what they do, every animal is treated as one of our own!
Our clinical team is currently made up of eight vets and nine nurses, including registered/student veterinary nurses and animal care assistants. The clinical director and Practice Manager oversee the running of the surgery, and a large team of receptionists and admin staff contribute to the daily running of the practice. Several of our vets hold certificates in areas such as surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and dermatology, and we see a range of surgical cases at the practice. We are also looking forward to being able to carry out laparoscopic surgery with our brand-new equipment.

Applicant Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified RVN, who can carry out a range of nursing duties with confidence and be able to adapt their skillset to efficiently support the team in managing a busy workload. To be able to demonstrate their use of initiative whilst providing gold standard patient and client care is of utmost importance. Candidates will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to use these to liaise with the veterinary surgeons to organise the surgical team and assist with their requests. Ideally, you will also have a valid UK driving license and is computer literate, with an excellent telephone manner.
 

We require a motivated veterinary nurse who is confident and competent in the following:

• Monitoring anaesthetics
• Venepuncture
• Radiography
• Performing routine lab procedures
• Care of hospitalised patients
• Nurse consultations
• Positive attitude with a willingness to progress and expand on knowledge and skillset - we welcome and encourage those with specialist interests

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Birthday leave
• RCVS Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH6121 when you apply.

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