veterinary nurse jobs

If you are an enthusiastic RVN looking to join a warm and friendly team then we would love to hear from you! Here at Old Kent Road we are a locally owned practice with the support of a larger organisation, our clients love us and we think you will too!

About us:

Our great location means we benefit from a good variety of cases and a wonderful loyal client base. You will be joining our friendly team made up of 4 Vets, 3 RVN's, 1 SVN, 2 VCA’s and 5 CCA’s. Our practice benefits from approximately 60% of insured clients. Our well-equipped, busy practice is purpose built to industry leading standards.

About you:

We welcome applications from experienced RVNs or confident newly qualified veterinary nurses who are comfortable working across all areas in practice.
You will help with the daily running of the practice to ensure a high standard care for Patients and Clients. Nurses are the heart of our practice and perform an integral clinical role in caring for our patients. You’ll have great communication and organisation skills and take pride in working to a high standard. You will have an interest in and want to learn about, the practice as a business, as well as how to motivate a team to achieve their personal and practice goals. They key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the Veterinary Nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care.

About the Role:

This role is Full Time with just 1 in 4 weekends working Saturday 9am-6pm no OOHs.

Conducting treatments to include Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 Schedule 3 procedures e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing and first aid as directed. Taking X-rays and assisting with other diagnostic procedures. Anaesthesia, assisting the veterinary surgeon with surgeries and post-operative care. Nursing of in-patients; including some intensive care, pain scoring and ensuring appropriate enrichment regimes for longer stay patients Triaging patients for the attention of the veterinary surgeon. Dispensing drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and surgery rules and maintaining up to date and accurate clinical records.

A dedicated reception team are employed at the surgery but excellent customer service skills are required for dealing with client queries and performing nurse consultations. You will work closely with the Practice Owner and other senior members of staff to ensure the best possible day to day running of the practice and will proactively contribute to the continued development and success of the practice and team.

Benefits:

By joining us you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes;

• Competitive salary starting from £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• CPD allowance
• Memberships paid for
• 5.6 weeks holiday and an extra day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and the Vet Group.

We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information please contact Emma at southvets@vets4pets.com

Location: SE1 5BA

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!