Registered Veterinary Nurse

Brighton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Nurse you will be accountable for the clinical delivery of nurse led appointments and will be required to support the Vet with procedures as required ensuring we deliver exceptional care always there to our clients patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards and compliance.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and compassionate team at Medivet Brighton. A well-established practice located in the heart of one of the UKs most iconic and vibrant cities.

Our practice is known locally for its warmth kindness and continuity of care and were proud to have built a strong reputation among our loyal client base. Were a two-vet clinic supported by a close-knit team including one full-time HRVN a part-time RVN a full-time Veterinary Care Assistant two Client Care Assistants.

The clinic is well-equipped with dental and digital x-ray ultrasound a full in-house laboratory kennels and a dedicated theatre giving you the tools and space to deliver exceptional patient care with a strong balance of surgery and consults.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Nurse looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive forward-thinking environment. If youre passionate about small animal care thrive in a team-focused setting and want to make a real impact in a community-minded practice wed love to hear from you. This role is 30 hours per week.

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Responsibilities

Client care:

Deliver exceptional care to clients each and every day.

Patient care:

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 (OOH) 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

Standards and Compliance:

Accountable for clinical compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.
Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Commercial performance:

Maximise the adoption of nurse led appointments to deliver patient care and maximise the capacity of the clinic.

Communications:

Hold daily briefings and co-ordinate roles and activity to support the effective running of the clinic.

Clinical administration:

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.

Skills knowledge and experience

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.

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

About us:

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider operating in the UK Germany Spain and France with more than 500 branches and 27 24-hour veterinary centres.

Were proud to support a large connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care always there. Thats more than a strapline for us we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference.

Were continuing our mission to deliver exceptional care always there by creating great experiences for our patients clients and colleagues through a forward thinking and caring environment where we make every experience better by using the very best equipment and treatment options available including in-house MRI machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.

We love working with talented like-minded people who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals always goes way beyond their job. We have exciting plans for the future so come and join us on our journey.