Registered Veterinary Nurse

Eye Vet; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary ophthalmology is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive team. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care without the distraction of reception duties, allowing you to thrive in a nurturing environment. Enjoy a balanced work/life schedule with generous benefits, including extensive training and career progression opportunities. Join a passionate team committed to delivering gold standard care and making a real difference in the lives of animals. If you are ready to elevate your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced veterinary environment preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provision of patient care and general nursing duties.
• Assisting with anaesthesia and preparing patients for surgery.

Skills

Patient Care

Anaesthesia Monitoring

Attention to Detail

Capnography Use

Multi-parameter Monitoring

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Ventilators

ECG Equipment

Job description

Your role and responsibilities:

Eye Vet is a specialist ophthalmology referral practice with an opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our large friendly nursing team of 8 RVNS, supported by 2 Patient Care Assistants (PCAs)

Varied working areas ranging from prep, theatre, recovery, procedures and consultations. No reception work required as there is a dedicated client care team so you can focus solely on nursing.

This role offers an excellent work/life balance with shifts between 8.00am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. 1:8 weekends on-call (only called in if needed by the ophthalmologist). Generous OOH payments per case.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be used to working under pressure effectively with high attention to detail and be in a fast-paced environment. Understanding on use of capnography and multiparameter monitors (NIBP, IVPB, capnography, ECG) ventilators and experience in referral practice preferable.

No ophthalmology experience is needed as full training is given.

We are looking for someone to make an important contribution to our gold standard delivery of patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of patient care by undertaking all general nursing duties within the practice
• Clinical duties include admission/discharge of patients, provision of perioperative medications, assistance in the induction of anaesthesia, monitoring of anaesthesia, preparing patients for surgery, theatre assistance, recovery of patients, instrument cleaning and care.

Hours

40 hours per week with OOH on call rota (generous OOH payments)

Part-time hours and fixed term contracts can also be considered.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

Eye Vet is a dedicated Ophthalmology referral clinic in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire. We're conveniently located just off the M56 and close to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.

Our close-knit team of veterinary ophthalmologists, nurses, anesthetists and client care are passionate about the ophthalmic treatment we provide, and we benefit from multi-disciplinary support from nearby Northwest Veterinary Specialists and the Liverpool University small animal teaching hospital.

As well as treating patients referred by primary-care veterinary practices all over the North West of England and North Wales, we also treat a variety of animals off-site, including Chester Zoo.
Our ophthalmologists share their expertise through clinical teaching and placements for final year students from the university.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting all our associates' physical and mental health. 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.

How to Apply

To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Rebecca Coleman [e-mail] for more information or a confidential discussion.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

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