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Wolfe Vets

Registered Veterinary Nurse (FTC)

17 days ago

London

Wolfe Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating a meritocratic and inclusive environment for our people. About us: Launched in June 2020, Wolfe Vets is independently owned, with small animal veterinary hospitals based in Chiswick and Fulham. We offer an exceptional standard of round the clock care, treatment and facilities, as well as all the routine consultations, health checks and procedures expected at a family vet. We are passionate about pets and animal welfare; we believe that pets and their owners deserve to be treated with expertise and compassion. Our client base has grown significantly since we first opened our doors and we are delighted that our reputation for the highest standards of care, means that many new pet owners register with us every day. Our fantastic team: Without our brilliant team, Wolfe Vets would not be able to offer an exceptional level of care to our furry patients and their humans. We value every member of the Wolfe Vets team: listening to good ideas, prioritising staff development and using cutting-edge technologies to work to the highest standards. Alongside our exceptional team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of visiting specialists that are all advanced certificate holders in their chosen fields which is an exciting part of our team’s development allowing the exposure to complex cases. We think that Wolfe Vets is a great place to work and understand that looking after each other (as well as the animals in our care) is vital. In short, we want our people to flourish and nothing makes us happier than watching a member of our team grow and develop. The role: We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our highly skilled and friendly team at Wolfe Vets on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys using their initiative and is able to work accurately, to a high standard, ensuring the best care is given to our patients and clients. Role responsibilities: • Anaesthesia, • Inpatient care, • Dentistry, • Radiography & CT scanning, • Use and maintenance of lab machines, • Admissions and nurse consult procedures Preferred experience (training can be provided): • Orthopaedic surgical nursing, • Chemotherapy nursing, • Endoscopy nursing, • Capnography/ECG/Ventilator knowledge Personal qualities: • Passionate about delivering exceptional care to our patients, • Collaborative, you enjoy working with others in a supportive team environment, • A strong communicator, you understand the importance of keeping everyone updated, • The ability to multi-task, managing several demands simultaneously, • Flexible and adaptable, • Kind & compassionate to pets, owners and colleagues alike, • Good humoured, you have a positive ‘can do’ outlook Hours & facilities: The role is mainly daytime working, but on occasion (eg: staff sickness, holidays or unavoidable emergencies) you may be required to cover out of hours patient care or emergencies. Work takes place in our purpose-built hospitals on Chiswick High Road, Chiswick and on Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham. Rewards: • RCVS fees paid, • Workplace pension, • Cash contributions to routine medical care and treatments (eg: dental appointments, opticians etc), • Discounted pet food and veterinary services for own pets, • CPD funded, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Loyalty scheme: Additional annual leave after two years of employment (increasing by a day a year to a maximum of 30 days per annum), • Cyclescheme & Techscheme, • Paid overtime & TOIL Job Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. Salary: £33,000 to £36,000 per annum dependent on experience (plus paid overtime) Please apply through LinkedIn, or email with your CV and covering letter.