Veterinary Nurse

Overview Forest House is proud to remain one of the only truly independent practices in the area and we have been established for over 120 years. Our main hospital is located in beautiful Windsor and we have branch surgeries in Ascot and Egham, all with free parking. We are seeking a dedicated RVN to join our team of 11 nurses in providing high-quality care to our clients and their beloved pets. The role will be based mainly at the Windsor hospital. Many of our team have been with us for over 10 years, some more than 20! We are a friendly group who support each other both at work and outside work too. Our nurses work a varied shift pattern and we believe in giving responsibility to ensure their role is enjoyable and fulfilling. Hours The rota will include the following shifts across a week and include one hour for lunch unless otherwise specified: Dispense – 8.15am to 6pm (1.5 hours lunch) Theatre – 8am to 5pm 2nd Ops – 8am to 5.15pm Kennels – 9.30am to 6.30pm Recovery – 7.30am to 4.30pm Night Duty – 4pm to 10am Weekend – 8am to 8am Nurses working night duties or weekends are provided with a duty room and can go to bed but they may still be required to give medication or attend to cases during the night. When working a Saturday, the nurse will work the Wednesday night duty, finish at 10am Thursday morning, and also have Friday off. When working a Sunday, the nurse will be off at 8am Monday morning, work as usual Tuesday and Wednesday, work the Thursday night duty, and finish at 10am Friday morning. Between 9pm and 8am Monday to Friday and 5pm and 8am at the weekends our phones divert to our Out of Hours partner. Some bank holiday work may be required but time will be given off in lieu. Responsibilities - Assisting vets during examinations and procedures - Administering medications as directed by the vet - Monitoring and caring for animals post-surgery - Conducting laboratory tests - Providing nursing care to hospitalised animals - Maintaining accurate medical records - Advising pet owners on post-treatment care Requirements - Qualified Veterinary Nurse with relevant certifications - Experience working in a veterinary setting - Proficiency in laboratory procedures - Strong understanding of veterinary terminology and practices - Excellent communication skills with both colleagues and pet owners - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Applicant must hold a full driving licence and have own transport Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Pay:

£29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Experience: Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Animal care: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location:

In person

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