RVN

Gardner Llewelyn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

24-hour counselling access

5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays

An additional Day for You

Job summary

Gardner Llewelyn in Kensington is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a small animal practice, working as the sole RVN alongside three vets, a dedicated reception team and a Practice Manager. The role offers nurse consults and access to internal CPD and bespoke training to build confidence and develop consulting skills, including a bespoke nutritional ambassador programme.

To support work-life balance, the role operates a 4-day week with 1:6 weekends and a set day off each week, plus

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience supporting Nurse consults and understanding impact on practice performance.
• Coaching and influencing skills to bring out best in colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led appointments and support surgeries and procedures.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
• Dispense and check medications.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
• Hold briefings to engage and coordinate the team for efficient running of the practice.

Skills

Team collaboration

Nurse consults

Coaching skills

Patient and client care

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse Small Animal Practice, Kensington

This role plays a crucial role as the sole RVN in practice, working alongside three vets, dedicated reception team and supported by a Practice Manager.

Theres lots of opportunity for nurse consults and they will support you with training and internal CPD to build confidence and develop your consulting skills, they also have a bespoke nutritional ambassador programme!

To support your work-life balance, this role works to a 4-day week with 1:6 weekends. Youll have a set day off each week, providing continuity to make plans and enjoy your extra free time!

To help your clinical passions flourish, they have created clinical communities where vets and nurses with shared interests can connect and collaborate on a regular basis!

They have everything needed to provide exceptional care with two large vet consult rooms and a dedicated nursing consult, nice theatre with lots of natural light, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, multi-parameter and Bair Hugger.

Theyre also not far from a 24-Hour Hospital where you have access to CT Imaging, MRI and out of hour care.

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 days 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 products and services.

Role Accountabilities

• 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.