Senior Veterinary Nurse - first time leadership opportunity

Vetted Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks of annual leave

CPD budget with paid leave

Paid lunch breaks

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Greater London is looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to take on a senior role. This full-time position includes a competitive salary ranging from £34,000 to £39,000, along with comprehensive benefits including 6.6 weeks of annual leave, a CPD budget, and reduced-rate private medical healthcare. Join a supportive and engaged team dedicated to providing high-quality care in an equipped facility with great transport links.

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced RVN ready for a senior role.
• Prior leadership experience is ideal but not essential.
• Formal in-house leadership training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to ensure high-quality care.
• Assist the veterinary surgeon in consultations and theatre.
• Manage reception staff for excellent client communication.
• Conduct audits of Controlled Drugs as per protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary nursing

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you ready to embrace a new challenge and elevate your career? This unique GP practice is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) ready to step into a senior role and truly make a difference.

About The Role

This full-time position involves a 40-hour workweek, including a 1:3 branch Saturday and a 1:10 Sunday rotation and 1-2 bank holidays a year at the nearby Hospital. You'll receive time off for weekend days worked and there are no on-call requirements, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the nursing team to ensure high-quality and continually improving standards of care.
• Assisting the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations.
• Utilising Schedule 3 skills as directed.
• Maintaining and servicing all diagnostic, surgical, and medical equipment.
• Conducting weekly audits of Controlled Drugs in accordance with protocols.
• Managing the reception staff to ensure excellent client care and communication.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the reception area.
• Supporting student nurses as a clinical supervisor.

About You

While prior leadership experience is ideal, it is not essential. Formal in-house leadership training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be a confident, experienced RVN ready to step up and make this role their own, working alongside a supportive and engaged team.

About The Practice

The practice is well-equipped for high-standard first opinion GP care. The practice features two consult rooms and a separate colleague area for those much-needed lunch breaks. You'll be joining a fantastic support team and an experienced vet, all eager for leadership to propel the practice further. Additionally, you'll have the full support of an experienced regional manager dedicated to the success of their branches. The practice has great transport links to central and East London.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £34,000 to £39,000, depending on experience.
• 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• CPD budget and up to 2 days' paid CPD leave annually.
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks.
• Reduced-rate private medical healthcare scheme and medical cashback incentives.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Generous colleague introduction rewards.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Coverage of RCVS and BVNA fees.
• Shopping discounts and generous colleague discounts.

Embrace this new challenge and become a part of something special, apply today!

For more information or to apply contact Emma McGee on:

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