Our Alnwick branch is the hospital site for our practice group, receiving referrals and patients from the other Alnorthumbria branches and surrounding practices. As a key centre of excellence, we provide a high-level care and offer a wide range of services, including advanced surgeries, orthopaedics, advanced dental procedures and nurse-led clinics.
About CVS:
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division.
Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary ProfessionalsAbout the role:
About the role:
The Student Veterinary Nurse role is one of the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and as a SVN you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.
After appropriate training some of the duties will include:
Nursing care to patients
Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
Assisting with imaging such as ultrasound and x-ray
Monitoring general anaesthetics and sedations
Nurse consultations
General cleaning and maintenance duties
Running internal lab samples
Answering emergency calls
Covering the receptionist desk, including answering queries, booking appointments and taking payments
What we're looking for in our Student Veterinary Nurse:
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above which MUST include Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject.
An excellent communicator with strong empathy
Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
Experience in animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet the welfare needs of animals
Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
Experience in looking after animals in a veterinary environment would be desirable
College:
After a trial period the practice will send you to a local college on either a block or day release basis so you can undertake the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing for you to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
What we can offer you:
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:
Salary will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
Buy/sell up to an additional 4 weeks annual leave!
Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
A range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
and more!
Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking the link here: What We Offer
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.
To apply for this position please click 'Apply Now'.
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