Senior Veterinary Nurse - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Consult

Consult

Verified Company

Liverpool, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a key member of a surgery's team, this role is responsible for assisting the Veterinary Surgeons in delivering excellence in customer service and clinical care, whilst promoting pet wellbeing, delivering preventive services and treating sick and injuredpets.

Responsibilities

Clinical coaching of Student Veterinary Nurses, as appropriate: On at least 2 days per week with each student. Also provide weekly tutorials and time allocated to discuss NPL and set targets etc
Collaborating in a positive and professional manner with the whole surgery team to deliver best patient care whilst adhering to TPV practice procedures
Taking direction from and liaising with the Senior Veterinary Nurse
Demonstrating flexibility to share daily tasks and responsibilities amongst the veterinary team
Undertaking nursing duties including theatre, laboratory, radiography, inpatient care, nurse consultations, euthanasia duties, monitoring patients, nurse care nights and assisting Veterinary Surgeons according to the Practice Procedures Manual
Preparing theatres and preparation areas to enable efficient turnaround of procedures
Undertaking reception duties, when required such as booking appointments, processing payments and answering telephone calls
Dispensing medication as applicable
Pricing up of routine procedures
Ordering stock and consumables, ensuring they are correctly stored and participating in monthly stock takes
Taking care of surgery and laboratory equipment
Maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe practice and building
Reporting of any damage
Adhering to TPV Practice Procedures Manual, Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Forms
Maintaining timely, accurate and up to date clinical notes, monitoring checks and anaesthetic forms for each patient
Leading by example by consistently demonstrating a caring, professional attitude to clients, patients and the surgery team
Communicating promptly and effectively with clients regarding progress of investigations, treatment and followup care
Ensuring that inpatients receive the appropriate clinical care and an effective handover is conducted between colleagues and/or out of hours providers
Supporting the Senior Staff and Leadership Team in promoting the strategic plan and the values of TPV
Special projects as agreed with the Managing Director

About You

The role requires flexibility and the willingness to provide cover for absences and weekends, if required, which may include working at other TPV surgeries.
The role requires a commitment to proactively developing own skills whilst completing CPD as defined by The Pet Vet and The Royal Veterinary College requirements.
The Registered Veterinary Nurse must adhere to health & safety guidelines.
There is a requirement for the role to undertake other reasonable duties as required.
This role requires strong communication, team working, attention to detail and time management skills. The post holder must demonstrate empathy, kindness and compassion, whilst also being calm and confident under pressure.