Remuneration
This role will be National Living Wage if you're aged 21 or over. National Minimum Wage if you're aged under 21
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Veterinary Nurse to join our long-standing hospital team at Medivet Richmond 24hour. This opportunity offers a fast-paced environment with a varied caseload.
We are searching for a dedicated team player eager to continue their nursing career and studies in Richmond.
We are an RCVS practice standards accredited small animal hospital, with emergency and critical care accreditation.
You’ll be joining an established friendly team with many of the team working for over 10 years at the hospital. The team currently consists of 7 day vets, 3 night vets, 6 day RVNs, 2 night RVNs, 4 SVNs, 3 PCAs and 5 CCAs.
We’re also a registered nurse training practice and graduate vet residency provider.
The practice is situated in South West London, close to beautiful Kew Gardens and Richmond Park. Easy access to central London. There is free parking a short walk away and good road links with M3 and M4 close by. Mainline rail services, London Overground and underground within walking distance. On busy bus routes.
The shift pattern is a mixed of early and lates. Normally one week early one week late, with an allocated day for college.
Early shift: 7.30 am until 4 pm
Late shift: 12 pm until 8.30 pm
Being a 24-hour hospital, we encounter a diverse range of cases, spanning from routine consultation, surgeries and dental treatments to complex medical and surgical workups. With our in-house capabilities including full lab, x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and CT, we handle diagnostics efficiently using modern equipment.
Furthermore, we have several advanced procedures proficient in laparoscopic surgeries, soft tissue surgeries (thyroidectomy, anal gland removal, BOAS and entropion) and orthopaedic surgeries (TPLO, fracture repairs, patella luxation and FHNE). This enables our vets comprehensively manage their cases in house.
For more information contact joanne.gray@medivet.co.uk
Responsibilities
Client care:
Patient care:
Support the vet with any operations or procedures when required.
Carry out nurse led appointments under direct clinical supervision.
Responsible for patient monitoring and care.
Manage admissions and discharges for procedures as directed by the Vet or Lead Vet (depending on complexity).
Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure all pre or post operation activity is completed.
Provide everyday care for patients by carrying out appropriate walking, toileting and feeding.
Complete any patient transfers required to out of hours (OOH) care provider or for any enhanced care required.
Responsible for dispensing any medication required (under the guidance of the Vet/Lead Vet).
All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the Vet/Lead Vet in line with clinical competence.
Standards and Compliance:
Clinical administration:
Take samples as required by and under the direction of the Vet/Lead Vet.
Package and send off lab tests.
Effective stock management including stock rotation, managing out of date products and stock to shelf.
Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager and/or Vet/Lead Vet as required.
Set up for procedures.
Skills, knowledge and experience
Must be enrolled as an SVN with the RCVS and registered on an approved vet nursing course.
Able to work as part of a team.
Able to deliver exceptional care to clients.
Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This means that, from time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties, where you have the skills, knowledge and experience required
