Surgical Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Surgical Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dynamic Surgical Suite team. The role involves providing exceptional peri-operative care, monitoring anaesthesia, and supporting surgical patients across various disciplines. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving clinical standards. Comprehensive training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for both experienced and new veterinary nurses.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and 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 family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness programs including Employee Assistance and Eyecare vouchers

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Capability in all nursing duties including anaesthesia monitoring and drug dosage calculation.
• Previous referral experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality peri-operative care to surgical patients.
• Monitoring anaesthesia, including emergency and critically ill patients.
• Preparing patients for surgery and maintaining sterile supplies.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Standards Improvement

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Your Role and Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our Surgical Suite nursing team.

As Surgical RVN, you will work alongside our 6 full-time RVNs, 6 part-time RVNs, 6 dedicated surgical suite Patient Care Assistants, as well as our Specialist Surgeons and Anaesthetists.

The position involves supporting surgical patients across multiple disciplines, including cardiology, soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurology, ophthalmology, and our primary care service.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality peri-operative care to surgical patients
• Monitoring anaesthesia, including emergency and critically ill patients
• Preparing patients for surgery and scrubbing into procedures, if required
• Undertaking general and theatre nursing, including maintaining and preparing sterile supplies and instruments
• Accurate record keeping
• Infection control

As Surgical RVN, you must be an excellent communicator and have a genuine desire to improve clinical standards.

You should also have capability in all nursing duties including anaesthesia monitoring, intravenous catheter placement, drug dosage calculation, handling and administration, blood sampling, and patient recovery.

Previous referral experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training and support will be provided.

Hours

This is a full-time position working an average of 38 hours/week, including a share of weekends (1:6). Shift times are between 7 am and 9 pm on a rota.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and 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 family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance and Eyecare vouchers
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral reward scheme

About Us

At Linnaeus, we support the physical and mental health of all our Associates, with initiatives like Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes. Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is a leading small animal referral centre delivering top pet healthcare for over 30 years, with a vision to provide an unrivalled clinical experience recognized for excellence worldwide.

We employ over 250 Associates across various disciplines, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced imaging and surgical equipment. We encourage continuous professional development and support our team with extensive CPD opportunities.

If interested, contact [e-mail] for more details or to apply.

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Being part of Mars gives us access to a vast network of experts and specialists, providing growth opportunities and security to focus on caring for pets. Our commitment to excellence and passion to improve the lives of pets unite us all. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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