Registered Veterinary Nurse

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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Nurse who will deliver exceptional care to clients and patients, manage admissions and discharges, ensure accurate patient records, support the veterinarian during surgeries, and maintain clinical compliance and stock management.

Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients and colleagues. From time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties if you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience.

• Deliver exceptional care to clients, each and every day.
• Support the vet with any operations or procedures when required.
• Carry out nurse led appointments.
• Responsible for patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges for procedures as directed by the Vet or Lead Vet (depending on complexity).
• Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure all pre or post operation activity is completed.
• Provide everyday care for patients by carrying out appropriate walking, toileting and feeding.
• Complete any patient transfers required to out of hours care provider or for any enhanced care required.
• Responsible for dispensing and checking any medication required. All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the Vet/Lead Vet in line with clinical competence.
• Accountable for clinical compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Maximise the adoption of nurse led appointments to deliver patient care and maximise the capacity of the clinic.
• Hold daily briefings and co-ordinate roles and activity to support the effective running of the clinic.
• Take samples as required by and under the direction of the Vet/Lead Vet.
• Package and send off lab tests.
• Effective stock management including stock rotation, managing out of date products and stock to shelf.
• Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager and/or Vet/Lead Vet as required.
• Ensure the back of house is set up and ready for procedures.

• Must be an RCVS registered nurse.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
• Able to deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague.

1:6 full weekends at either Ashton 24 or Chorley 24 hour shifts.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Veterinary Services