Job description
Job Description
Our thriving small animal surgery in Basildon, Pipps Hill is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and established team!
About us:
Our practice has grown steadily since its’ opening and we have celebrated our 9th birthday this year!
We are based inside Pets at Home on the busy Pipps Hill Retail Park and offer free onsite parking and convenient access to major transport routes including the A13 and A127.
We work in a lovely, purpose built practice with state of the art equipment including digital X-ray, flexible and rigid endoscopes and easy access to a 16 slice CT scanner. Because we benefit from a fully equipped endoscopy suite, we encourage the use of minimally invasive procedures like otoendoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of ear disease, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, gastroendoscopy and colonoscopy, lap assisted biopsies, enterotomy, cystotomy and ovariectomy. We have recently invested in Colibri II Synthes power drill to help is with orthopaedic surgeries and ENSEAL and harmonic devices for better surgical experience. We are very passionate about pain management for our pets and routinely perform nerve blocks, CRIs and up-to-date with knowledge of recent advancement in anaesthesia and pain management. We have invested in multiparameter monitors, nerve locator machine, syringe drivers, drip pumps etc.
We are also really excited about process of our practice expansion which will add additional surgical theatre and consult rooms which will enable us to offer better services.
We see a real variety of cases with a ratio of approx. 60:40 dogs to cats. We perform lots of orthopaedic procedures in-house including patella luxation, fracture repairs, cruciate surgeries with TPLO and we also carry out a wide variety of soft tissue surgery.
You will be joining the current supportive team of 4 vets, 6 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses 4 receptionists, 1 client account manager and 1 practice manager. We hold a variety of individual interests within the team including orthopaedics, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging, vets who have completed their certificates and who are working towards it.
About you and the role:
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. The rota involves early, middle and late shifts on rota basis. There is no OOH requirements.
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is experienced within the role and someone who also has the relevant experience and qualifications as a clinical coach to encourage and guide our other nurses within practice.
Excellent customer service and patient care is extremely important to us, so we are looking for individuals who share our high standards and work ethos with effective communication skills and be enthusiastic about giving the best service to our clients.
You will be empathetic, passionate about the industry and will be compassionate about animal care; someone who strives to deliver the very best service for our animals and clients, every single time.
In return, we offer benefits which include:
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please visit: www.vets4petscareers.com. If you wish to find out more about the practice or the position or wish to have a chat with any of our friendly vets, please feel to call us on 01268 288 045.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Location: SS14 3AF
About us:
Our practice has grown steadily since its’ opening and we have celebrated our 9th birthday this year!
We are based inside Pets at Home on the busy Pipps Hill Retail Park and offer free onsite parking and convenient access to major transport routes including the A13 and A127.
We work in a lovely, purpose built practice with state of the art equipment including digital X-ray, flexible and rigid endoscopes and easy access to a 16 slice CT scanner. Because we benefit from a fully equipped endoscopy suite, we encourage the use of minimally invasive procedures like otoendoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of ear disease, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, gastroendoscopy and colonoscopy, lap assisted biopsies, enterotomy, cystotomy and ovariectomy. We have recently invested in Colibri II Synthes power drill to help is with orthopaedic surgeries and ENSEAL and harmonic devices for better surgical experience. We are very passionate about pain management for our pets and routinely perform nerve blocks, CRIs and up-to-date with knowledge of recent advancement in anaesthesia and pain management. We have invested in multiparameter monitors, nerve locator machine, syringe drivers, drip pumps etc.
We are also really excited about process of our practice expansion which will add additional surgical theatre and consult rooms which will enable us to offer better services.
We see a real variety of cases with a ratio of approx. 60:40 dogs to cats. We perform lots of orthopaedic procedures in-house including patella luxation, fracture repairs, cruciate surgeries with TPLO and we also carry out a wide variety of soft tissue surgery.
You will be joining the current supportive team of 4 vets, 6 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses 4 receptionists, 1 client account manager and 1 practice manager. We hold a variety of individual interests within the team including orthopaedics, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging, vets who have completed their certificates and who are working towards it.
About you and the role:
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. The rota involves early, middle and late shifts on rota basis. There is no OOH requirements.
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is experienced within the role and someone who also has the relevant experience and qualifications as a clinical coach to encourage and guide our other nurses within practice.
Excellent customer service and patient care is extremely important to us, so we are looking for individuals who share our high standards and work ethos with effective communication skills and be enthusiastic about giving the best service to our clients.
You will be empathetic, passionate about the industry and will be compassionate about animal care; someone who strives to deliver the very best service for our animals and clients, every single time.
In return, we offer benefits which include:
- Competitive salary reflective of your experience level
- Contributory pension scheme
- In-house career development opportunities
- Paid membership fees
- Access to the reward hub which has colleague discounts and cashbacks at a variety of locations
- 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please visit: www.vets4petscareers.com. If you wish to find out more about the practice or the position or wish to have a chat with any of our friendly vets, please feel to call us on 01268 288 045.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Location: SS14 3AF
Vets4Pets
www.vets4petscareers.com
Swindon, United Kingdom
Lyssa McGowan
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Private
Pet Care & Veterinary
2001