Part time multidisciplinary RVN

Paragon Veterinary Referrals; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary referral practice in Wakefield is seeking a part-time Multi-Disciplinary RVN. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality nursing care across various disciplines. Applicants should have an RVN qualification and be adaptable, passionate, and able to work well under pressure. The role offers competitive benefits, including holidays, CPD allowance, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

Birthday off work

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year post-registration.
• Referral experience preferred but not necessary.
• Willingness to learn and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver nursing care plans to inpatients.
• Nurse intensive and critical patients.
• Monitor anaesthesia and prepare patients for surgery.
• Maintain surgery kits and recovery of patients post-procedure.

Skills

Good team working skills

Time management skills

Good communication skills

Approachable and calm attitude

Adaptable to a dynamic environment

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Job Title: Multi- Disciplinary RVN- Part-time
Reporting to: Nurse team leader
Location: Wakefield
Hours: 20 hours per week

A multi-disciplinary RVN position has opened at Paragon Veterinary Referrals, Paragon Park, Wakefield. This is a part-time position working a 2- week rotation through Surgery, Internal Medicine and Wards.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, positive, and able to work under pressure. The RVN should be proactive, able to manage time effectively and work within a team.

This opportunity would suit an RVN who enjoys all aspects of nursing. As an MD nurse you will be working over all the different disciplines, and therefore, it is essential that you to have an adaptable and flexible approach to your work, as well as a strong willingness to learn. High standards of patient care are to always be maintained.

Referral experience is preferred however not necessary as full training will be given. Must be at least one year post-registration to be considered.

Key duties will include:

• Creating and delivering nursing care plans to numerous inpatients

• Nursing intensive and critical patients

• Anaesthesia

. Maintenance of kits

. Patient prep

. Surgery set up

. Recovery of patients after procedures

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• RVN qualification

• Good team working and time management skills

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Approachable, calm, and a positive attitude

• Time management skills

• Adaptable to a dynamic environment.

DESIRABLE

• Further qualifications related to role

• Coaching and mentoring skills

Benefit package includes

• Competitive salary

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

• Birthday off work

• Appealing rota to encourage a good work/life balance

• Salary dependant on experience

• Staff discount scheme

• CPD allowance with days off to attend

• Employee assistance programme

About us

We are a new state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary referral small animal practice, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level, it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care to our patients with a kind and compassionate approach. Our Paragon team is committed to highest quality of care and the excellence of service assuring patients get the best possible treatment.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

To find out more about this vacancy, please contact Rebecca Coleman at [e-mail]