veterinary technician

The Role

Fivelands Veterinary Centre are on the lookout for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role is split into 3 shifts covering theatre, kennels, and consultations.
The theatre shifts involve anaesthesia, scrubbing into orthopaedics/soft tissue surgeries, dental x-rays, scaling, and polishing, with scope to introduce more schedule 3 procedures.

The kennel shift consists of looking after inpatients, receiving patients from theatre, speaking to owners, and ensuring a holistic approach is achieved.

The consult shift is something we would like to evolve to allow more consultations such as arthritis/kidney/thyroid/geriatric etc.

The position is for 40 hours a week across 5 days including a half day. Shifts start at 8:00am and finish at 7:30pm. Saturdays are worked 1:5 with time off the following week. We will also consider part-time applications.

About Us

Moseley is the main Fivelands branch where most of the facilities and equipment are held. We are a silver ISFM cat friendly practice, and we are starting the dog friendly accreditation. We are an IVC referral practice, so we receive referrals for surgery from other IVC practices.
Our consult rooms are spacious (with air-conditioning!) and private with a lot of nurse consultations taking place, with scope to do more.
There are separate cat and dog waiting areas, wards and isolation wards also. Each ward is well equipped for the kennel nurse allowing them to be able to concentrate on the patients.
Theatre/Xray/Prep have multi-parameters and monitoring equipment available at each station. We have recently started doing laparoscopy procedures, which has been a great addition. Other equipment includes dental x-rays, prp therapy and endoscopy.
We have a new class 4 laser for consultations and post-surgical wounds, with a visiting physiotherapist to offer support and advice.

The practice is just outside the main city centre, with excellent bus and soon to be train routes. We have staff parking at the back of the building, where we can also sit outside and eat lunch.
We are keen to utilise our nurses to the best of their ability and to support their individual needs. If that includes more schedule 3, new consultations, behaviour etc we are keen to see how we can work it into the practice.

At the Moseley Branch are a team of 4 receptionists, 5-6 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant. We have 2 certificate holder Vets and 1 certificate holder nurse. We embrace any staff members wanting to further their knowledge and support certificates etc. We also have a lot of returning Vet students on placement, as well as student Nurses so we are happy to teach and coach.

Applicant Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse or second year student who is currently enrolled with the RCVS. As other branches need covering, having a driving license is ideal.
The candidate must work hard, enjoy a work social and try and have a bit of fun while at work.
An interest (RVN only) in clinical coaching would be ideal to support our Student Veterinary Nurses.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

Work-life balance

• 5 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

• 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

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Hannah Williams from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.