Registered Veterinary Nurse
The Downs Veterinary Practice
Bristol
Full-time
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Overview
We’re an independent friendly, progressive small\-animal practice with a strong emphasis on high\-quality patient care, teamwork, and a supportive environment looking to expand our team. We are an accredited training practice with excellent facilities and equipment including on\-site MRI and are proud to be part of the RCVS practice standards scheme. Our team values professional development and work–life balance, and we pride ourselves on our compassionate, client\-focused approach to veterinary medicine.
Duties
- Assisting veterinary surgeons during consultations, surgeries, and procedures with clinical support.
- A mixture of first opinion and referral work (full training will be give on referral work if required.)
- Monitoring anaesthetic and post\-operative recovery of animals, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Performing laboratory work including sample collection, analysis, and record keeping to aid diagnosis.
- Providing pre\- and post\-operative care, including wound management and patient monitoring.
- Educating pet owners on health care, medication administration, and preventive measures.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of clinical areas, equipment, and stock levels.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and colleagues.
- A compassionate approach towards animals and their owners, demonstrating professionalism at all times. This role is ideal for a motivated individual eager to contribute to animal health and welfare within a well\-respected practice that values continuous learning and professional growth.
- Average 37\.5 hour work week consisting of 10am\-7pm and 8am\-4pm shifts
- Lone working sleeping shift once per week, with no emergency work—responsible for monitoring inpatients only.
- Paid day off before and after a night shift to allow for proper rest.
- Further qualifications are encouraged \- 5 days fully funded CPD
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company loyalty scheme where more holiday can be accrued.
- Paid birthday leave
- Paid RCVS and VDS fees
Work Location: In person
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