licensed practical nurse Haverfordwest, Wales
IVC Evidensia
Full Time
Haverfordwest, Wales
27000 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Posted on 21/07/2023
Practice Nurse – 2 full time positions
The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest
The salary for this role is up to £27,000 depending on experience
We are looking for a fun, hardworking, dedicated, and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to become a part of our Nursing Team.The role will involve:
- Nursing care of hospitalised / in-patients and day patients
- Monitoring of anaesthetics
- Consulting with clients, at nurse clinics (including weight management, senior advice, dietary advice and puppy/kitten advice for example)
- Carrying out procedures such as nail clipping, anal gland expression and dental checks
- Administering medications and vaccinations under the prescription of a veterinary surgeon
- Assistance and support to veterinary surgeons during surgeries and procedures
- Assistance and support to vets within the consulting rooms, as requested
- Use of equipment associated with anaesthetics and monitoring of patients
- Cleaning and maintenance of lab, kennels, prep and theatre areas
- Infection control in lab, kennels, prep and theatre areas
- Maintaining stock in lab, kennels, prep and theatre areas
- Laundry
- Cleaning and maintenance of all equipment
- Participation in team meetings
- Assistance to vets on house visits
- Participation in puppy socials
- Supervision of ANAs and nursing students
- Assistance in the training of ANAs and nursing students, where appropriate
- Dispensing pharmaceuticals
- Use of laboratory, including Idexx machines and microscopy
- Assist with practice marketing initiatives
- Adhere to health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake appropriate risk assessments as needed
- Promote the practice, its services and its products to clients and the public
- Maintain knowledge of the employee handbook and relevant protocols
- Management of waste control including drug disposal, cremation service
- Problem–solving in relation to day-to-day issues e.g. equipment repairs, and practice protocols in relation to budgeting and spending
Rota patterns that work for you
We care about the work/life balance of our people and do our best to ensure your needs are met. The standard shift pattern is 37.5 hours across 5 days, plus Saturdays on a shared rota. This will include out-of-hours and callouts (Fee payable). Possibility of job share dependant on business needs.What our practice has to offer
We are based in beautiful Pembrokeshire surrounded by the most stunning coastal and countryside that Wales has to offer. Our main small animal surgery in Haverfordwest offers surgery, dentistry, internal laboratory, ultrasound, radiography, and endoscopy. Our Fishguard branch has internal laboratory, dentistry and surgical facilities and is the site of our aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy, and where our rehab/physio nurses are based. We use laser in both.Join our enthusiastic and experienced team
We are a team of 9 veterinary surgeons, 5 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses and 2 animal nursing assistants. we also have a practice manager, reception co-ordinator and efficient reception team covering the three sites.We enjoy regular social events including our annual Team Building Day in the summer and Christmas get together and there are also other optional get-togethers all year round. Last year we took part in raising money for Ukraine and some of our team members are heading abroad later this year to participate in a voluntary neutering scheme.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –Work-life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
- Non-accidental injury support
- £500 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Nicola Grant from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
IVC Evidensia
http://www.ivcevidensia.com
Keynsham, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Pet Care & Veterinary
2011
