Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

Goddard Veterinary Group; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks leave including bank hols

CPD budget

Paid lunch breaks

Private medical scheme

Job summary

Goddard Veterinary Group is seeking a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for our Westside practice in London. Join a team of 3 vets, 2 RVNs, trainee nurses and reception staff to lead exceptionally high standards of care.

This full-time role (40 hours, Monday to Friday) includes branch Saturday rotations and bank holiday coverage at the Stone Lion Hospital, with no on-call requirements. OOH care is provided by Stone Lion 24-hour hospital nearby.

Qualifications

• Senior RVN with leadership experience.
• Experience assisting veterinary surgeons in theatre and consultations.
• Experience with GP diagnostic and surgical procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the nursing team, ensuring high-quality and improving standards of nursing care.
• Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations as required.
• Ensure high-quality nursing care, comfort and welfare of all pets.
• Utilise Schedule 3 skills, as directed.
• Maintain equipment and instruments in full working order and service records.
• Carry out weekly audits of Controlled Drugs per protocol.
• Oversee reception staff to deliver excellent client service.
• Manage daily reception operations and client/pet communications.
• Support student nurses as a clinical supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing supervision

Schedule 3 skills

Client communication

Job description

South of the river sandwiched between Battersea and Clapham is our Westside practice, who are looking for a senior RVN to step in and help lead this established team on a full-time basis, in a beautiful area of London.

About your new role!

You will not be short of support at Westside; with 3 vets, 2 RVNs, trainee nurses and reception colleagues, the team is able to provide exemplary service to their patients and clients daily.

This senior position is full-time (40 hours per week) Monday to Friday and includes a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 Saturday rotation at the Stone Lion Hospital, plus 1 bank holiday per year at Stone Lion. There are NO on-call requirements.

You will have the full support from a dedicated regional manager, and OOH care is provided by our Stone Lion 24-hour hospital just a 20-minute drive away.

The Westside practice itself has ample facilities to enable the team to perform plenty of GP diagnostic and surgical procedures onsite, including an imaging suite, and blood diagnosis suite.

As a senior branch RVN some of your duties will include:

• Responsible for the nursing team, ensuring the provision of a high quality and continually improving standards of nursing care.
• Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations, as and when required.
• Ensure the provision of a high quality and continually improving standard of nursing care, comfort and welfare of all pets in our care.
• Utilise Schedule 3 skills, as directed.
• Ensure all diagnostic, surgical and medical equipment and instruments are serviced as required, maintained well and in full working order.
• Ensure that a weekly audit of Controlled Drugs is carried out in accordance with the prescribed protocol.
• Responsible for staff working on reception, ensuring a high and improving standard of client care by means of excellent communication and service at all times.
• Manage the daily operation of the reception area and ensure the friendly and efficient handling of clients and their pets, in person, by email and over the telephone.
• Support student nurses as a clinical supervisor

Leadership training is provided for new senior colleagues to assist your transition into a senior position.

In terms of location the practice is situated in one of London’s most desirable areas, you have Clapham Common with its lush green space which is a mere 5-minute walk away, and Battersea Power Station which has a plethora of shopping and restaurant options is a 15-minute drive or 30-minute train journey away. The practice is a 15-minute walk from Clapham Junction station, or a 20-minute walk from Clapham South which is on the northern line.

This role would be ideal for an RVN who wants to settle into a senior position, working alongside a fantastic team in a beautiful clinic, and in a location where you can genuinely enjoy your valued downtime.

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

The salary band for this full-time position is £35,000 to £39,000 per annum depending on experience while allowing room for growth within the role.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

South of the river sandwiched between Battersea and Clapham is our Westside practice, who are looking for a senior RVN to step in and help lead this established team on a full-time basis, in a beautiful area of London.

About your new role!

You will not be short of support at Westside; with 3 vets, 2 RVNs, trainee nurses and reception colleagues, the team is able to provide exemplary service to their patients and clients daily.

This senior position is full-time (40 hours per week) Monday to Friday and includes a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 Saturday rotation at the Stone Lion Hospital, plus 1 bank holiday per year at Stone Lion. There are NO on-call requirements.

You will have the full support from a dedicated regional manager, and OOH care is provided by our Stone Lion 24-hour hospital just a 20-minute drive away.

The Westside practice itself has ample facilities to enable the team to perform plenty of GP diagnostic and surgical procedures onsite, including an imaging suite, and blood diagnosis suite.

As a senior branch RVN some of your duties will include:

• Responsible for the nursing team, ensuring the provision of a high quality and continually improving standards of nursing care.
• Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations, as and when required.
• Ensure the provision of a high quality and continually improving standard of nursing care, comfort and welfare of all pets in our care.
• Utilise Schedule 3 skills, as directed.
• Ensure all diagnostic, surgical and medical equipment and instruments are serviced as required, maintained well and in full working order.
• Ensure that a weekly audit of Controlled Drugs is carried out in accordance with the prescribed protocol.
• Responsible for staff working on reception, ensuring a high and improving standard of client care by means of excellent communication and service at all times.
• Manage the daily operation of the reception area and ensure the friendly and efficient handling of clients and their pets, in person, by email and over the telephone.
• Support student nurses as a clinical supervisor

Leadership training is provided for new senior colleagues to assist your transition into a senior position.

In terms of location the practice is situated in one of London’s most desirable areas, you have Clapham Common with its lush green space which is a mere 5-minute walk away, and Battersea Power Station which has a plethora of shopping and restaurant options is a 15-minute drive or 30-minute train journey away. The practice is a 15-minute walk from Clapham Junction station, or a 20-minute walk from Clapham South which is on the northern line.

This role would be ideal for an RVN who wants to settle into a senior position, working alongside a fantastic team in a beautiful clinic, and in a location where you can genuinely enjoy your valued downtime.

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:

The salary band for this full-time position is £35,000 to £39,000 per annum depending on experience while allowing room for growth within the role.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives