Night Registered Veterinary Nurse near Brighton

Location Brighton
Discipline: Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse
Contact name: Julie Powell

Contact email: julie@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 7933
Published: 5 months ago
Our client is a RCVS-accredited practice located in Brighton, a vibrant city close to the rolling Sussex hills for the best of both city and country living, with genuinely friendly, approachable managers and directors. The are now looking for a passionate Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join them.

The clinic is part of a larger group in the local area and have excellent working relationships, and they have a policy of not transferring inpatients back and forth – patients they stay with them until they’re ready to be treated as outpatients. They also maintain high clinical standards with extensive point-of-care diagnostics available to facilitate this and offer an interesting, varied caseload with lovely, committed clients who want the best for their pets. There is access to a wide range of equipment including CT, laparoscopy, and extensive in-house blood tests.

The night ECC team has 5 vets and nurses, supported by a fantastic team of dedicated ACAs and SVNs. Most of their nurses have completed an ECC certificate, as certificates are encouraged and supported. The team works closely within the hospital, first opinion and referral day teams, which allows a collaboration of skill sets to treat interesting ECC cases.

They are looking for an experienced RVN ?with a keen interest in emergency and critical care. Ideally, you will have ECC experience however, they can provide support if you bring the enthusiasm. The role will involve triaging and assisting the vet with new emergencies as well as providing continuous care for inpatients and hospitalised referral cases. You will have a desire to drive forward clinical standards and client care. Exceptional care and communication are at the heart of who they are and how they act with their clients and colleagues alike. Most of all, you should have a team mentality as this is a close-knit, friendly practice. ?

Are you excited by emergency work but put off by the prospect of long night shifts and an unsustainable working pattern? The night nurses work split shifts, either 4:30 pm - 1 am or 10 pm – 9 am, to allow them to pursue their passion for ECC without becoming exhausted. With 2-in-5 weekends, an average of 33 hours per week and a rolling 10-week rota, the night nurses enjoy an excellent work-life balance. Part-time applicants would be considered. Salary is up to £38k pa DOE.

Looking for information or interested in applying for the role of a Small Animal Veterinary Nurse? Contact Juliep@brightleaf.co.uk or call 01422 433900 for further details.

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