Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for their Solihull practice. You will be responsible for providing exceptional patient and client care, supporting surgeries, and managing admissions and discharges. The ideal candidate is an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with small animal practice experience and a passion for teamwork. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

An additional ‘Day for You’

Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days paid leave

Funded certificate opportunities

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in small animal practice is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Exceptional patient and client care

Teamwork

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Medivet Solihull.

The candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with small animal practice experience, you put high standards of patient care first and can demonstrate how you’ve worked with empathy and demonstrated initiative when needed. You also understand not only your role but also the capabilities of PCA’s and student nurses, and are eager to help colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge.

Most importantly, you’ll share our values being trustworthy, caring and progressive showing your passion and professionalism for working as one team to deliver exceptional care.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a busy team and possess the confidence to work alone when required; you will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and be happy to get stuck in wherever needed. You will see a wider range of cases whilst working alongside experienced colleagues and certificate holders.

Solihull practice provides excellent facilities and a comprehensive range of additional services including digital x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, capnography, ECG and soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. You will be exposed to a varied and interesting caseload as part of our bustling and tight-knit community.

This role is 40 hours per week with 1 in 6 full weekends.

Please contact [e-mail] for a friendly initial conversation.

Key Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each… we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
• Carry out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
• Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to engage and co-ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.