RVN
Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Hours: Permanent, 40 hours a week,
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience £22-26k per annum
VetFinders are recruiting for our client in Edinburgh, Scotland. A practice that is proud to be independent, is looking for an additional, exceptionally care-driven Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their successful and established team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-respected and experienced team, and they would be happy to receive applications from all levels of experience, including newly qualified candidates.
Benefits package:
This rewarding position includes the following excellent benefits:
· Competitive salary dependent on experience
· Additional payment for out-of-hours work
· Paid RCVS
· Paid VDS
· CPD encouraged and funded
· Generous holidays and a weekly half day off
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who holds the same values as the team.
The ideal candidate will have some experience, although this is not essential.
This role is being offered on a permanent basis at 40 hours per week, with weekends and week night cover on a 1 in 6 rota to support the on-call Vet. Out-of-hours work is infrequent and is additionally paid.
An RVN should promote good staff morale and a positive culture, whilst leading by example, motivating the team towards the common goal of achieving excellence across clinical nursing standards.
The successful candidate must contribute effectively to the nursing team, with the good work ethic and flexible approach that this lively and engaging place to work requires to provide the best patient care.
Must haves:
- RCVS registered and qualified
- Possess the right to work in the UK
- Compassion and empathy
- Good communication skills
- Be a team player
- Be flexible in the role
- Be keen to develop your interests and abilities
About the practice:
This RCVS accredited, successful and established practice, first opening its doors in 1930 as a mixed practice but now 100% small animal, has an excellent reputation in the area and continues to grow and develop. The practice is still very proud to be independent and their commitment to quality of service remains unaltered from that of nearly 100 years ago.
The practice's aim is to provide the highest standards of care for its patients and their owners. They offer a friendly and professional service, at fair prices with a personal touch.
The team consists of 6 Vets, 6 RVNs, a wonderful team of receptionists and a practice manager. It has many years of experience to learn from and support is always freely available.
The recently-renovated main practice has excellent facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, dedicated dental suite and comprehensive Idexx -equipped laboratory. There is a small branch practice in the nearby historic market town of Linlithgow.
The area has easy transport links, with Edinburgh Airport and the M8 and M9 motorways being just minutes away.
Interested?
To apply for this vacancy or request more information please send your CV in application to Lucy@vetfinders.co.uk
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