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Vet Nurse – West Midlands (Kenilworth)

Job Type: Clinical Full time Employer: Dogs Trust Sector: Charity / Non-Profit
  • Location: England, United Kingdom View on Map
  • Post Date: 23/05/2023
  • Apply Before: 16/06/2023
  • Salary: £28,875.00 - £28,875.00 / Annually
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Job Description

Are you a Vet Nurse who is passionate about animal welfare, loves dogs and is looking for an excellent work life balance? We are seeking a registered Vet Nurse to join the Veterinary Team based in our rehoming centre in Kenilworth, West Midlands.

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin. Dogs Trust has a non-destruction policy and will never put a healthy dog to sleep.

In this key role, you will work closely with the Dogs Trust rehoming centre team and the centre Veterinary Surgeon to help provide excellent veterinary care and welfare to our dogs. You will be involved with all aspects of surgery, assisting with consultations, maintaining clinical protocols, monitoring our recovery kennels, and you will also be a point of contact regarding veterinary assistance for the centre team, helping to ensure that protocols are adhered to by providing informal, occasional training to staff.

To be successful in this role you will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with an appreciation of handling dogs in accordance with Dogs Trust guidelines, using positive reinforcement techniques. Experience of working in a rehoming/charity establishment would be desirable, but a full induction is provided. You will be able to show empathy and understanding towards both dogs and people and be committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care and customer service. You will also need a full, clean UK driving licence.

The role benefits from a Monday to Friday working schedule, with no out of hours or weekend commitment. Dogs Trust actively encourage professional development, with opportunities to work alongside our in-house behavioural teams, and a generous CPD allowance (including access to external opportunities). Additionally, RCVS fees for Vet Nurses are paid.

You can find out more about being a Vet Nurse at Dogs Trust on this blog.

TO APPLY for this position please click follow this link http://careers.dogstrust.org.uk/vacancies/3538/other/vet_nurse/vet_nurse/5220/ and click the APPLY NOW button.
Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us here.

  • % Travel 0
  • Qualifications RVN/RVT (veterinary nurse or technician qualification)
  • Benefits CE/CPD allowance/tuition waiver
  • Flexible Work No
  • Will support visa sponsorship No
  • Role Purpose Would you like to play a key role in making sure all dogs who stay at our Rehoming Centre are healthy? We are looking for a motivated Vet Nurse, who is able to work on their own initiative, to support four-legged friends living at our biggest Rehoming Centre in the UK.
  • Working Hours 40 hours per week
  • Key competencies
    • Charity practice experience or a strong interest in the work of Dogs Trust
    • Confidence in monitoring anaesthetics in dogs for routine procedures
    • Excellent client communication skills to allow discussion of medical conditions with potential adopters
    • Excellent organisational skills to ensure the efficient running of the veterinary facilities – ideally experience of stock management, biosecurity and infectious disease management.

  • Responsibilities + duties
    • Manage the vet suite and vet facilities to ensure a smooth running, effective service
    • Support and assist the centre veterinary surgeon with all aspects of surgery and in the consultation room, including clinical notes and dispensing medications
    • Provide care and maintain medical welfare for all animals, working alongside colleagues across the centre (including management and behaviour teams)
    • Order and maintain stock levels, ensuring suitable storage and maintain a clean, hygienic vet suite
    • Day to day supervision of the Vet Nurse Assistant
  • Candidate Suitability/Qualifications
    • Skilled RVN with at least 2 years of post-qualification practice experience
    • Hard working, enthusiastic team player who is comfortable collaborating with a number of colleagues
    • Ability to work independently and on own initiative, with good judgement and understanding of when to escalate issues
    • Knowledge of dogs and their welfare requirements, particularly in the kennel environment
    • Full, clean manual UK driving licence
  • Interview process details

    TO APPLY for this position please click follow this link http://careers.dogstrust.org.uk/vacancies/3538/other/vet_nurse/vet_nurse/5220/ and click the APPLY NOW button.

    Our application process requires you to submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

    Shortlisted candidates will initially be invited to a panel interview, where they will meet with management and asked competency questions.

    After a successful interview, they will be invited to a second interview, which will include a centre tour and short shadowing of a vet visit.

  • Position role reports to

    Rehoming Centre Manager

  • Workplace supports to work life balance

    Excellent work life balance, with Monday to Friday working pattern and no out-of-hours, on call, night shifts or weekend working.

  • Support for global/foreign candidates

    At the moment, we are not able to accept applications from candidates without the right to work in the UK.