Job Title: Deputy Head - Registered Veterinary Nurse (DHRVN)
Location of the Job: Surrey, South East England, United Kingdom (UK)
The Company:
We are situated in a rural environment, in a beautiful picturesque village in the Surrey area.
The practice itself is ideal for hitting the shops in the local village centre, including a library and a leisure centre. Or, make use of the excellent travel network to reach larger cities, such as Crawley and Woking.
They are an independently run family business seeking an enthusiastic and passionate, Deputy Head Registered Vet Nurse (DHRVN). Are you an RVN looking for your next step?
The successful candidate will be assisting the Head Nurse in the day to day running of the nursing team, as well as all the standard nursing duties, such as; Nurse Consults, Anaesthetics, in-patients and some reception duties.
Must be confident with sole charge nursing duties.
There will also be the opportunity to get involved with Home Visits, Nurse Clinics and K-Laser Treatments.
We are a local vet you can really trust, with inpatients cared for 24hrs a day.
CPD is provided as the company believe in investing in their people and infrastructure to provide the best care.
The Industry: Veterinary Job, Veterinary Industry Job, Deputy Head Registered Vet Nurse, Vet Nurse, RVN, Nurse
The Job Role details:
Supporting the Head Veterinary Nurse, offering a full range of advice, products and veterinary services for clients and their animal.
Aim of the role:
To be the recognised point of contact, in the absence of the Head Nurse, for the other nurses and to diligently fulfil all other work objectives, as listed below.
Key Responsibilities:
All round Experienced Registered Vet Nurse (RVN)
Passionate about Small Animals
Consults in the practice, or sometimes as home visits
Sole charge
Assisting the Head Nurse with the day to day running of the nursing team
Nurse Consults
Anaesthetics
In-Patients
Reception Duties
Nurse Clinics
K-Laser Treatments
OOH is covered by Vets Now - however, there may be vary rare occasions when we keep low risk in-patients overnight, and you may be required to do a later check (on a rota).
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
MUST be RCVS Registered
MUST be Flexible
MUST have experience of working in busy practices
MUST have good communication skills
MUST be excellent in team working
MUST be able to work with tight deadlines
MUST be punctual
MUST have a driving license (or the ability to get one before taking up position)
IDEALLY interested in the latest technology, as the practice has lots of new gadgets including K-Laser!
Additional Information:
28 days holiday per annum.
37.5hrs per week.
Shifts are 7.5hrs with 1 hour lunch between 0800 and 1900.
Plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (0800-1230).
USUALLY No OOH.
Accommodation is available and onsite parking.
CPD allowance
Salary package:
£25000-£28000 depending upon experience.
Plus company benefits, such as cost price pet food, medication and treatment!!!
How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to; Jemma@AgriFJ.co.uk
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Agricultural and Farming Jobs are an established specialist Agricultural Recruitment business with offices based in rural Worcestershire. We have a specialist and dedicated Headhunting Recruitment Division as well as a specialist Jobs Advertising Division. We recruit specifically for all roles within the Agricultural industry and support the recruitment needs of all related clients including; Farms, Agricultural Machinery, Fresh Produce, Food, Horticultural, Equestrian, Finance and Veterinary companies on an International basis. We offer an exceptional service with a personable, yet highly professional approach. Please contact our office for further information on 01527 878550.