Registered Veterinary Nurse – Independent/Wiltshire

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) seeking a role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals? Our clients are seeking an RVN to join their team in a position that promises a fulfilling career within a supportive and dynamic team, where your skills and expertise will be highly valued.

The practice itself offers state of the art facilities and the highest standard of pet care using smart technology to offer affordable care to their clients.  Having spent the last decade building up their varied and supportive client base, they have grown into one of the largest Independent first opinion practices in the UK.  As they move into the next decade of caring for pets in the community they have exciting expansion plans, including adding a permanent CT allowing them to offer a greater level of inhouse services to their clients.  

The role itself involves assisting veterinary surgeons in delivering high standards of care and treatment to patients. You will undertake a variety of nursing duties, including theatre, consulting and ward responsibilities and reception on a rota basis. Maintaining a clean and professional environment, adhering to clinical standards and ensuring accurate patient records are key aspects of this position.

Main Duties:
- Reception duties include greeting clients, managing appointments, processing payments, and ensuring all laboratory samples are correctly handled. 
- Theatre duties involve preparing for surgeries, assisting with anaesthesia, and maintaining stock levels. 
- Consulting duties include aiding veterinary surgeons during consultations, performing nurse clinic appointments, and ensuring consulting rooms are well-stocked and clean.
- Ward duties require regular monitoring of patients, administering medication, participating in ward rounds, and ensuring wards are clean and tidy. The role also involves obtaining samples for laboratory testing and assisting with the re-sterilisation of surgical kits.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, demonstrating empathy and a welcoming approach when dealing with clients and the public. The ability to perform Schedule 3 procedures under the guidance of a veterinary surgeon is essential, as is having a passion for always providing the highest level of patient and client care.

This position offers you the chance to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the training of student veterinary nurses and participating in regular practice meetings. The practice team also encourage and support regular CPD and further training, helping you build your skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to advance your nursing career in a supportive and professional setting, this role provides a platform to utilise and expand your skills while making a meaningful impact on animal care.

Contact Debbie Loding through Debbie@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07384 551799 today.

Please note you must be a qualified Veterinary Nurse eligible to register with the RCVS and able to demonstrate right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. 

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