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Contract: Permanent, full time (part time considered) Salary: £27,954 - £32,954 (including London Weighting Allowance of £3,954) Location: Merton animal hospital, London SW19 1BD Closing date: Sunday 20 August 2023 Interview dates: We intend to interview as suitable candidates apply We’re recruiting a Veterinary Nurse to join our fabulous team of dedicated, talented, and outstanding veterinary professionals at our animal hospital in SW London, helping to deliver excellent nursing care for a wide range of small animals, providing both routine healthcare and a large number of emergencies which provides our team excellent opportunities to develop ECC skills. More about the role Our animal hospital in Merton has a hub design providing easy access between six consultation rooms, two dedicated operating theatres, a dental suite, imaging room and species-specific kennels that provides free or discounted vet care to pets whose owners receive certain means-tested benefits and live within the catchment area. This is a fast-paced environment where our nurses have a lot of autonomy and scope to develop their skills and we have several nurse certificate-holders working in our team. Your responsibilities will include duties such as: Monitoring and administering treatments to patients in kennels and maintaining records. Radiography Maintaining anaesthesia and surgically assisting the veterinary surgeon in theatre Preparing samples in the laboratory for postage and performing some routine laboratory tests Providing great customer service and an experience inductive of maximising donations and promoting a positive and productive Blue Cross experience. Provision of nurse clinics to include vaccination clinics and education of the general public with regard to pet welfare Weekend shifts are approximately 1:6 for full time staff and we cover around 1-2 bank holidays per year at our Victoria hospital where you can put your emergency and ward nursing skills to good practice. Very occasionally, where cover may be needed, our nurses cover weekday shifts at our Victoria or Hammersmith hospitals About you As an integral team member, the ability to work as part of a team and effective communication skills are really important, often you will be the first point of our clients, forming strong bonds with them to ensure improved animal health and welfare. It goes without saying the Veterinary Nurse role is rewarding and provides lots of opportunities for job satisfaction and happy outcomes but there are often times of sadness, so it is important you have the resilience and ability to adapt to different situations. Knowledge, skills, and experience Fully qualified Veterinary Nurse Registered with RCVS Confident in all aspects of veterinary nursing Demonstrable customer service skills The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values. Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience Laboratory skills Experience of providing nursing clinics Use of computerised records How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 20 August 2023. We intend to interview as suitable candidates apply We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays Claim for professional fees CPD allowance and opportunities, with support, to develop nursing skills Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Health cash plan Life assurance Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website. About Blue Cross Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion. We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help. Pets change lives. We change theirs. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are. Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities. We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us. If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please get in touch either via email at [email protected], via telephone on 01993 825515 or if you would prefer a video call then we can arrange this using Microsoft Teams. Our values Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do. Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you Documents Veterinary nurse jd, apr 23 Click to view Vet nurse recruitment pack - merton Click to view Application Deadline August 20, 2023 Department Veterinary Services Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Merton animal hospital Workplace type Onsite Compensation £27,954 - £32,954 / year Reporting To Nurse Manager Documents Veterinary nurse jd, apr 23.pdf Vet nurse recruitment pack - merton.pdf