Surgery Focused Registered Veterinary Nurse

　　Location: Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists

　　Job Type: Permanent

　　Hours: Full time / Negotiable

　　Salary: £31,000 - £35,000

　　About us

　　Since 2006, we've been one of the country's leading veterinary specialist referral hospitals with vets and their teams caring for small animals every day.

　　Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the administrative teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to care for pets.

　　We accept referrals for Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Physiotherapy as well as Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and a Pain Clinic.

　　We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.

　　You can find us in Hampshire, just south of Winchester, close to the M3 and national and international transport links. We are in a serene countryside setting with state-of-the-art facilities and are available to look after pets 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

　　Our vision is to be the south of England's multi-disciplinary veterinary referral hospital of choice, where referring vets, clients and their pets receive the best possible care.

　　Our mission is to create an inspiring, inclusive, professional environment where the team are empowered to work together to consistently deliver exceptional care and service.

　　Your role and responsibilities

　　Our varied case load guarantees that you will be able to utilise your nursing skills to their full potential in a highly rewarding environment. As we continue to expand our clinical services we believe in a collaborative approach to challenging cases with a strong emphasis on quality of care.

　　As a Surgery RVN your role will include working alongside our current surgical and rotating nursing teams to provide an exceptional level of care both in and outside of the theatres for our surgical patients.

　　The position involves the monitoring of general anaesthesia and sedation for soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurology patients having imaging and surgical procedures. Efficient preparation of patients for theatre including clipping, surgical preparation, assisting the anaesthesia team with nerve blocks, placement of arterial lines and central line catheters (full training will be given for this). Additionally, you will have some Theatre stock and maintenance responsibilities shared with the existing theatre staff.

　　Applications for this position on a full or part time basis would be considered and some flexibility around shift patterns/working days can be discussed. Participation in the weekend rota on a 1:5 Saturday or Sunday day shift would be required alongside a rotation into the late procedure shift.

　　The weekend shift rotation would be in patient care focused involve as well as assisting with out of hours emergencies, procedures, and surgery. You will be working alongside an experienced out of hours nursing team who have a passion for the work they do.

　　Benefits

　　5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

　　RCVS and VDS fees paid

　　Private Healthcare

　　Reimbursement of pet insurance policy premium

　　External CPD funded

　　Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

　　Career progression opportunities

　　Staff discount schemes

　　Life Assurance

　　Enhanced sickness pay

　　Enhanced equal family leave

　　E-car salary sacrifice scheme

　　Employer contribution pension scheme

　　Wellness program including:

　　Employee assistance program

　　Eyecare voucher scheme

　　Free annual Flu jab

　　Cycle to work scheme

　　Recruitment referral reward scheme

　　At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

　　If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Becca Thompson at [email protected]