An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), permanent position, 1 in 4 Saturday or Sunday morning surgery rota and no out of hours.

We are an independent two-site practice with a varied caseload where no two days are the same! You will be working with a fantastic team of Vets, RVN’s, SVN’s and Receptionists who are passionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. We have a caring, sympathetic and professional approach working closely with our patients and clients, this is reflected in all that we do. You will be required to work across both sites (Mobberley and Northwich). This is a highly demanding and rewarding role and you will work closely with our Veterinary Surgeons to assist them with examinations, treatments, procedures and the overall smooth running of the practice.

Responsibilities of the job include:

• Monitoring anaesthetics, administering drugs and medication
• Preparing animals for surgery
• Holding and monitoring animals during operations
• Maintaining, sterilising and laying out surgical equipment
• Cleaning up after surgery
• Undertaking diagnostic tests
• Preparing and sending off laboratory samples
• Taking X-Rays
• Caring for, exercising and grooming animal ‘in-patients’
• Giving advice to owners about caring for and breeding animals
• Nurse clinics
• Keeping records
• Writing and filing reports

Requirements:

• Qualified Vet Nurse
• Registered with RCVS
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Confident in all areas of general small animal nursing
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays which increases with service
• Birthday day off
• Staff discounts
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Social Events
• Pension scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme