Job Description

Permanent RVN Needed in the City of Edinburgh – Full Time – Salary up to 22K (SN/13921)

Our client, a practice based in Edinburgh City are looking for a forward-thinking Veterinary Nurse to join their well-established surgery.  

This is a part time role, 40 hours per week with 1 in 3 weekends. The shifts will be 9am until 7pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver the best levels of patient and customer care, taking full ownerships or tasks and responsibilities

• Manage and deal with bookings professionally and efficiently using RX Works

• Greet clients and their pets for appointments, being sensitive to their requirements and promoting a professional image at all times

• Comply with all policies and procedures within the surgery, including Health and Safety Regulations

• Calculate and administer medications and keeping accurate records

• Assist the Veterinary Surgeon during surgical procedures

• Prepare, identify and record results from radiography equipment

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  Excellent customer service and patient care is extremely important, so they are looking for individuals who share their high standards and work ethos with effective communication skills and be enthusiastic about giving the best service to our clients.

• Excellent Career Development Opportunities

• Salary between £18,000 - £22,000 per year depending on experience

• CPD allowance and support

• Contributory pension scheme

• Paid memberships (RCVS, BCA, etc.)

You will be covering all nursing duties where required including assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthetics, taking bloods and x-rays, in patient care, critical care, nursing clinics amongst others. The ideal candidates will be hard working, enthusiastic and down-to-earth with a proactive, positive attitude who thrives with a busy caseload. A confident level of general nursing is required and above all else, you will be passionate and dedicated to providing an outstanding service for our clients and their animals.

The practice is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a funded CPD package as well as 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years UK experience.

If you are interested in this excellent role call Stephen Nicolle on 01291 645 871 or email snicolle@glvets.com