Veterinary Nurse

J384920 Bedfordshire Home Counties £30K - £32K / Year

• Provide high-quality nursing care to a wide variety of pets, including surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
• Assist vets with consultations and diagnostic procedures, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update the system as necessary.
• Offer a compassionate and professional service to clients, ensuring excellent customer care.
• Undertake laboratory work, radiography, and diagnostic imaging support.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and other veterinary treatments as prescribed by the vet.
• Support the team with routine procedures, patient management, and maintaining the cleanliness of the practice.
• Manage inventory and equipment maintenance.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hourly pay structure, with pay assessed after discussion at interview.
• 20-minute appointment slots for consultations.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive team in a well-regarded practice.
• No OOH work.
• Opportunity for a home visit service to clients.
• Continued growth and expansion within the practice.
• Modern, well-equipped facility.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced husband-and-wife practice owner team.

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Experience in a veterinary practice, preferably in a first opinion or diagnostic setting.
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently within a small team and manage time effectively.
• Compassionate, professional, and customer-focused approach to veterinary nursing.
• Ability to perform diagnostic imaging, including radiography, under supervision (desirable).
• Willingness to support the practice with home visits and out-of-hours emergencies (if applicable).
• Ability to manage and prioritize a busy workload effectively.