Veterinary Auxiliary Nurse/Student Veterinary Nurse King's Lynn, England
Job description
Vets one is an independent, privately-owned Veterinary Practice based over two sites. We aim, and strive, to provide gold standard nursing care to our patient’s whilst ensuring our clients feel informed and supported. Utilising world class technology, and continuous training and development of our team, ensures a progressive approach. Effective use of talent, care, and attention to detail allows us to remain unparalleled.
Currently seeking two successful candidates for this position.
As an Auxiliary Nurse at Vets 1 Group, you will be expected to work within most areas of the practice. Your primary role will be to ensure; the smooth running of the day, cleanliness is maintained, and assisting the team as required. Following a three month probation period there will be a prospect of progressing into a student veterinary nurse role, including a clinical supervisor for support.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively within the team to ensure a steady flow of surgical procedures
- Preparing and maintain multiple sterile theatres including maintaining surgical kit throughout the day as required
- Preparing patients for surgical procedures
- Assist in handling and restraint of patients
- Maintaining stock levels throughout the practice
- Cleaning to a gold level standard helping maintain all areas of the practice
- Support consulting Veterinary Surgeons/Veterinary Nurses as requested
- Unpacking of various deliveries, stock rotation and storage
- Reception duties including maintaining the diary, answering the phones and dealing with client enquiries
Training will be provided with an induction period of tasks required
Personal qualities required:
- Proactive and consistent in your work
- Good communication is essential
- Able to work well in a team
- Punctuality and time management skills
- Have an understanding of the emotional/physical demands of the job
Qualifications required:
5 GCSE grades achieved – A* to C, or level 9 – 4, including Mathematics, English and science
Previous veterinary/animal work experience desired but not essential
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 04/02/2023
