Registered Veterinary Nurse (Surgery Focus)

Linnaeus Group; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a leading multi-disciplinary referral centre in London. This role focuses on surgical services, allowing you to make a significant impact on patient care in a state-of-the-art facility. Collaborate with experienced clinicians and contribute to the development of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery services. Embrace a supportive environment that prioritizes both professional growth and the well-being of its staff. If you are dedicated to providing outstanding veterinary care and want to be part of a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

5 Weeks' Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Additional Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS Fees Paid

Enhanced Equal Family Leave

Enhanced Sickness Pay

Life Assurance

External CPD Funded

Extensive Free Online Linnaeus CPD Program

Progression Opportunities

Wellness Program Including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with a focus on surgical services.
• Experience in anaesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in surgical settings.
• Assist in surgical procedures and maintain hygiene standards.
• Accurate record keeping and effective communication with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Surgical Preparation

Anaesthesia Monitoring

Infection Control

Client Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

Surgical Equipment

VetSafe Reporting

Job description

JOB TITLE: Registered Veterinary Nurse (Surgery Focus)

REPORTING TO: Lead Theatre RVN, Head of Nursing Services

START DATE: Summer/ Autumn 2024

SALARY: £32,000-£36,000 DOE

London Vet Specialists are recruiting for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with an interest or experience in surgery to join the team as a Surgery-Focused RVN in our new hospital in Hammersmith. It’s an exciting opportunity to join LVS as your input will help shape the soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery services of our new multi-disciplinary referral centre.

Company Profile

London Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park and in May 2024, relocated to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames and nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We now have a complete complement of specialist-led services, including soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, neurology, orthopaedic surgery & emergency and critical care.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession. Linnaeus invests in quality practices who put patient care at the heart of everything they do. Together we provide a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Role Overview

The Surgery-Focused RVN will work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing Services (HoNS), Lead Nurses, Clinical Director and Clinicians across the hospital to ensure the efficient delivery of outstanding patient care within the soft tissue, orthopaedic & neurosurgery services. Your responsibilities will include the provision of high standards of patient and client care, surgical preparation, theatre assistance & maintenance, wards nursing, the handling, maintenance & care of surgical equipment (including laparoscopy & fluoroscopy), assisting with diagnostic procedures, monitoring of sedation and anaesthesia, accurate record keeping & effective communication and teamwork. You will work enthusiastically with the nursing team to help maintain a happy and efficient working environment.

As a focused role, your work will be prioritised within the surgical theatres; though may be required to help in any area at LVS within the capabilities of an RVN when necessary. Your role will extend to include ward responsibilities as core rotations within the nursing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of a high and sustainable quality of patient care, primarily within the soft tissue, orthopaedic & neurosurgery services.
• Demonstrate an excellent work ethic and capability in all nursing duties, including a high level of hygiene and the ability to recognise and undertake relevant actions with regards to infection control.
• Prioritise surgery inpatient care and the implementation of nursing care plans.
• Ensure the comfort and safety of patients undergoing investigations & hospitalisation.
• As a cat-friendly clinic, you will support the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) cat-friendly standards across the hospital.
• As a dog-friendly clinic, you will support the Dogs Trust and British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA) dog-friendly standards across the hospital.
• Ensure accurate record keeping is undertaken, especially regarding anaesthetic and hospitalisation records.
• Assist with stock management within your department and co-ordinate with the pharmacy & purchasing assistant.
• Work closely with the Lead Nurses and HoNS to plan for the daily case load and highlight any issues or concerns that may arise.
• Participate in team briefings and meetings to ensure effective and efficient communication.
• Under the direction of the clinicians, contact and liaise with clients to provide/ receive patient updates.
• Use VetSafe reporting to reflect on incidents or near misses where patient care can be improved.
• Seek opportunities to maintain competence in all areas of nursing to ensure a strong level of general nursing capabilities are achieved. Where suitable take part in role swaps to preserve this competence.

Benefits:

• 5 Weeks' Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS Fees Paid
• Enhanced Equal Family Leave
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Life Assurance
• External CPD Funded
• Extensive Free Online Linnaeus CPD Program
• Progression Opportunities
• Generous Staff Social Calendar
• Wellness Program Including:
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle-To-Work Scheme
• Recruitment Referral Reward Scheme
• Annual Flu Jab
• Eyecare Vouchers

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.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at