Part Time Night Vet Nurse – Manchester HF619

Looking to recruit a Registered Vet Nurse with a passion for Emergency and Critical Care to join the A&E department based in the state-of the art veterinary hospital in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pay high attention to detail. A&E and hospital services are provided for both internal clients and surrounding user practice clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The candidate will need the following skills;
• Significant experience as an RVN in small animal veterinary practice (2+ years as a guide)
• An interest in medicine and ECC; possibly with the desire to achieve further qualifications
• Passion for supporting others and engaging in constructive communication
• Confidence in decision making, able to think fast and be dynamic during our busiest periods
This is a part-time position – 22 hours a week (with the option to pick up additional shifts if desired) With an inclusive and flexible approach to all opportunities but it would typically entail:
• The shifts are 9pm – 9am with a 1-hour break. The pattern is on a 2 – week rotation. Week 1 = Tuesday and Wednesday night, Week 2 = Friday and Saturday night
• RVN sole charge from 1am – 7.30am – there is a veterinary surgeon on the premises all night and an auxiliary nurse
• There are opportunities to pick up other shifts if desired as well as the option to cover annual leave for the other night nurses
• The night nurses have a varied role- providing triage and care to the A&E patients, assisting the veterinary surgeons with any investigations and/or procedures and taking care of the in-patients
• Support the evening receptionists by providing advice and triage to clients calling the hospital and arranging appointments where appropriate

Competitive salary, CPD, Memberships paid plus more benefits.For more information or to apply please contact Helen Foster on 07557 348937 or email your CV to [email protected]