Year 2 Student Veterinary Nurse

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Full time
Location: Stevenage
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RVG Stevenage (Roebuck)

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Year 2 Student Veterinary Nurse at Roebuck Veterinary Hospital.

Location:

Great Ashby branch Hours:

40 hours per week Shift Pattern:

4 day week with a shift combination of 8am-8pm and 8am-6pm with a fair share of the weekend rota.

About Roebuck Veterinary Hospital: Take a look at the practice: Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital | The Vet Collection 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.

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. 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 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: An excellent communicator with strong empathy Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public Experience in a Veterinary environment is essential 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 Currently enrolled on a Veterinary Nursing course Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills

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 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: CVS Employee Benefits

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.

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