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Tired of the 9-5 routine, looking for a new role that will give you more time to pursue other endeavors such as going to the gym or revisiting a neglected hobby? If the answer is yes, please read on!
We are recruiting for 4 Night Veterinary Nurses to join our team in Victoria on a 12 month fixed term contract part time basis (21 hours per week). We can offer a range of shift patterns on either 7 on 14 off or 7 on 21 off.
More about the role
Blue Cross animal hospitals and pet care clinics provide veterinary treatment to sick and injured pets when their owners can’t afford private veterinary fees. Our vet care is available to pets whose owners receive certain means-tested benefits and live within the catchment area of one of our animal hospitals or pet care clinics.
We’re recruiting part time night Veterinary Nurses to join our fabulous team of dedicated, talented, and outstanding veterinary professionals at our animal hospital in London Victora, helping to deliver excellent veterinary 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 their skills.
Blue Cross has developed an award-winning set of clinical guidelines to assist our vets in pragmatic, evidence-based decision making, where patient welfare is a priority. High standards are important to us but so is the ability to discuss openly where lessons have been learnt, within a safe, non-judgmental environment.
We recognise that we work within a profession where compassion fatigue is a risk to us all. We have wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders at all hospitals, co-ordinating a range of initiatives and promoting a culture of openness and support within the team.
Interview date on w/c 4th March 2024.
About you
As a night Veterinary Nurse, you will be confident and capable in delivering excellent nursing care for a range of small animals, providing both emergency and routine healthcare. Our Veterinary Nurses work alongside Veterinary Surgeons to promote animal health and welfare through responsible ownership and play a key role in the education of pet owners.
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.
Key responsibilities
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Dispensing medication as instructed by the veterinary surgeon
- Provision of nurse clinics to include vaccination clinics and education of the general public with regard to pet welfare
- Monitoring and administering treatments to patients in kennels and maintaining records.
- Maintaining anaesthesia and surgically assisting the veterinary surgeon in theatre
- Preparing samples in the laboratory for postage and performing some routine laboratory tests
- Assisting the receptionist as required with booking appointments, record keeping, receipt of donations, etc.
- Providing excellent customer service to our customers
Other duties and responsibilities
- Adhere to RCVS code of professional conduct
- Comply with Blue Cross Health & Safety and COSHH procedures
- Comply with Blue Cross Standard Operating Procedures
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 26th February 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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
- 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
- Claim for professional fees
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.
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
