Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet Group; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Burton-on-Trent as a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). You will deliver exceptional patient and client care while working in a collaborative team. This flexible role offers a 25-hour week, ensuring a great work-life balance and involvement in diverse clinical duties. With a supportive management team, you'll enhance the operational efficiency of the clinic in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with RCVS as a nurse.
• Support nurse consultations and clinic operations.
• Delivers exceptional client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients every day.
• Support vets with operations and procedures.
• Monitor and care for patients.

Skills

Team player

Client care

Coaching skills

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

Medivet Burton-on-Trent is now recruiting for a part-time RVN to join their friendly practice, which was recently refurbished in 2024. The practice is led by an experienced Branch Partner with a strong interest in ultrasound and cardiology.

Located near the A38, the practice is just 20 minutes from Derby city centre and less than 45 minutes from Nottingham and Birmingham, offering excellent travel connections.

We offer a flexible 25-hour week with a reasonable weekend rota (1 in 8 weekends at our Alfreton Hospital).

For more details about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Responsibilities

Client care:

• Deliver exceptional care to clients every day.

Patient care:

• Support vets with operations and procedures.
• Carry out nurse-led appointments.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Ensure pre- and post-operation activities are completed.
• Provide daily care, including walking, toileting, and feeding.
• Transfer patients to out-of-hours care or for additional care as needed.
• Dispense and check medications under vet supervision.

Standards and Compliance:

• Ensure clinical compliance with standards and regulations.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

Commercial performance:

• Promote nurse-led appointments to enhance patient care and clinic capacity.

Communications:

• Hold daily briefings and coordinate activities for clinic efficiency.

Clinical administration:

• Take samples as directed.
• Manage lab test packaging and dispatch.
• Manage stock effectively, including rotation and expiry management.
• Escalate issues to management as needed.
• Prepare the back of house for procedures.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

• Registered with RCVS as a nurse.
• Team player.
• Supports nurse consultations and clinic operations.
• Delivers exceptional client care.
• Uses coaching and influencing skills effectively.

Our clinics operate with small teams that work collaboratively to deliver excellent care. You may be asked to undertake tasks outside your usual duties if you have the necessary skills and experience.