Vacancy Details

RVN

Permanent Nurse in County Durham

ASAP - OPEN
43493
County Durham
North East
RVN vacancy at a branch practice in the Peterlee area.

Salary up to £30,000 pro rata.

Hours can be discussed, whether that`s full time (8am -7pm 4 days a week) or part time. Some share of the Saturday rota would be ideal. They don`t work Sundays or bank holidays.

The Vets is a large 4 branch practice based around Teeside, with the largest site being at Hartlepool. Although they have grown in size, they still have a loyal, friendly and approachable team that want to provide the best care and enjoy the job.

They are looking for Registered Veterinary Nurses to join them as they continue to expand.

They have new blood machines, ultrasound, digital xrays including dental xrays, and perform both simple and more advanced procedures such as orthopaedic surgery. They have exciting plans for a possible move with new CT machine later this year and will also be cat friendly and working towards achieving cat friendly status. They are starting to grow their exotics patients as well.

The role is varied, including nurse consultations, theatre work and some schedule 3 procedures if desired.

They are looking preferably for an experienced RVN. They need a like minded individual who is motivated and has a strong work ethic. Must be happy to be a clinical coach either straight away or at some point in the future. They have many clients who have been with them for years so they need someone conscientious and keen to build a rapport with clients and develop their own role within the practice. They encourage all their colleagues to grow the practice by focusing on what they are passionate about and passing on that passion to the rest of the team. Several of their RVNs are working towards certificates such as medicine, anaesthesia and surgical nursing.

Responsibilities:

Observe and monitor health of animals
Prepare equipment to treat animals
Perform procedures to diagnose animal disease and injuries
Prepare medicine and handle treatment for animals
Care for and clean up after animals
Communicate with clients about status of animals
Clinical coach to Student Veterinary Nurses.

Benefits include 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays, £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum, RCVS Membership paid, One other membership subscription, VDS cover, Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay, My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more, CPD/training support.

Please call 01280 850575 or email nurses@A1locums.com



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