Job Title: Multi-disciplinary Registered Veterinary Nurse - Wards

Salary: £28,500-£32,000 per annum DOE

Location: Newmarket, Cambridge

Job Type: Permanent or Fixed Term

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 x 8 hour shifts

About us

DWR Veterinary Specialists (DWR) is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the client care teams, are committed to providing the highest quality 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 in Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Soft Tissue Surgery.

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

Your role and responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Multi-disciplinary RVN to join our Ward Nursing Team, working in our busy, purpose-built practice that is fully equipped with the surgical equipment and diagnostic facilities commensurate with a flagship specialist veterinary centre.

The Multi-disciplinary Ward Nurses are responsible for providing wards-based nursing care to our inpatients across all wards and disciplines, working day to day in small teams to ensure there is always good communication in the ward, and a high level of patient care. Each day is different due to the large variety of cases we see and the role will include nursing of canine and feline patients across all disciplines.

Our nurses take pride in providing excellent patient care, nursing at DWR is demanding and it can be busy, but it is an incredibly rewarding job!

This position will suit an RVN with a keen interest in inpatient care who enjoys a fast-paced environment and patient focused role. The suitable candidate should be willing to learn and develop their knowledge in a referral setting, previous referral experience would be desirable but not essential and newly qualified RVNs will be considered. Training will be provided in each of the different wards and there is opportunity to progress onto ECC rotations once training is complete. Further future opportunities are available to be a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor, Buddy or to take on a Championship role.    

Job Purpose:

Provide excellent patient care by carrying out veterinary nursing duties in line with the appropriate standard operating procedures and policies.

Key accountabilities

• Undertake nursing duties primarily in wards based setting. 
• Administer treatment and medications as prescribed by the MRCVS.
• Caring for, and appropriate monitoring of in-patients including some critical care and infectious patients
• Receiving patient admissions along with a patient plan from the MRCVS
• Independently carry out nursing duties such as patient handling and restraint, taking blood samples, placing Intravenous Catheters, handling and using Feeding Tubes and Chest Drains. The placing, handling and maintenance of Urinary Catheters
• Handling, accurate calculation and administration of a variety of drugs in various forms
• Dispense drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and practice policy
• Undertake general cleaning duties relating to patient care throughout the wards and wider areas.
• Nursing care of patients pre and post procedures and GA/sedations including recovery of surgical procedures
• Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records including invoicing of provided care
• To participate in wards rounds with colleagues and communicate clearly and professionally
• Undertake continuing professional and personal development associated with the role, including required in-house training
• Assisting colleagues as required including PCAs and SVNs
• Comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and DWR policies
• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the role, occasional work in other clinical areas might be required in line with practice needs

Please note this is a full-time position, working on a rota of 40 hours per week between the hours of 06:30 and 18:30, Monday to Friday with 1:4 weekend rota where TOIL is provided, participation in the Bank Holiday rota is also required.

Education

• Essential
  • Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Preferred
  • Dip AVN
  • ECC
  • Veterinary Technician Specialist

Experience

• Essential
  • Previous Veterinary Nursing experience
• Preferred
  • Referral Nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Essential
  • IT literate
  • Highly organised with the ability to multitask
  • Manage time and workload effectively
  • Able to deal with multiple stakeholders at all levels
  • Confident, effective communicator who is able to build rapport quickly

Personal Attributes

• Excellent all-round nursing skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding client and patient care
• A team player who enjoys working in a supportive working environment
• Able to use initiative and challenge the status quo
• Enthusiastic, positive and determined
• Articulate and confident
• Desire to progress and expand your knowledge and skills further

Benefits

• Organised in-house CPD 
• Dedicated CPD allowance
• Pension
• Generous leave allowance
• Access to Private Medical cover
• Personal Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave 
• Enhanced sick leave

Part of an Amazing Global Family 

Linnaeus is owned by Mars, making us part of a global community of over 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates focused on improving the lives of 400 million pets. Being part of the Mars family offers a huge network of experts and opportunities for career growth and learning. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates. 

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button. For more information, feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at 

[email protected]

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