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    Practice Nurse - Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest

    The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest
    The Oak Veterinary Group, Haverfordwest Haverfordwest, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Permanent, Full time
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    Practice Nurse – full-time up to 37.5 hours per week (flexible options also considered)
    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 existing Nursing Team where you will be led by our Head Nurse and supported by our effective Nursing Team

    The role will involve:
    ⦁ Nursing care of hospitalised / in-patients and day patients
    ⦁ Schedule 3 experience/opportunity for development
    ⦁ 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 – that occur every month and "Full Practice Days" held every quarter
    ⦁ Assistance to vets on house visits where required
    ⦁ Participation in puppy socials
    ⦁ Overseeing, our ANAs and nursing students in the Practice
    ⦁ 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 including confidentiality
    ⦁ Management of waste control including drug disposal, cremation service
    ⦁ Problem–solving about day-to-day issues where requested by the Head Nurse e.g. equipment repairs, and practice protocols about 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 covered by the whole Nursing Team equally. We make alternative provision for our clients to offer Out of Hours Services but we do continue to offer Patient Care on a case-by-case basis. We encourage a Flexible Working Policy and will consider candidate requirements to include the possibility of job share depending 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 has the unique opportunity to offer clients our aquatic treadmill for hydrotherapy, and where our rehab/physio nurses are based. We also offer laser and acupuncture services in both.

    Join our enthusiastic and experienced team

    We are a blended team of experienced and talented team members with of 9 veterinary surgeons, currently 5 registered veterinary nurses, a student nurse and 3 animal nursing assistants. The team also includes a Practice Manager, Reception co-ordinator and our reception team covering the three sites.

    We have an advanced practitioner in Small Animal Surgery who performs our advanced surgeries once weekly allowing the Vet Team to deal with orthopaedic work and complex soft tissue surgery in house.
    One of our Vets is currently undertaking an Exotics Certificate, we are supporting a further Vet to potentially develop their surgical skills, and several our Vet Team being able to perform acupuncture and alternative rehabilitation support.

    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 three of our Clinical team took time out from their roles and headed to Sri Lanka to participate in a voluntary neutering scheme

    Because our employee's matter

    We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business and our Team. Investing in our people foremost, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do for our clients . 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
    Wellbeing
    ⦁ 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
    Development
    ⦁ £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
    Professional Memberships
    ⦁ VDS cover
    ⦁ RCVS fees
    Additional
    ⦁ Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
    ⦁ Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
    ⦁ Discounted staff pet care for each staff member

    As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
    If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.


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