Veterinary Nurse

Are you a Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about animal welfare and enjoys a varied and engaging caseload? This could be the perfect chance for you to join a wonderfully passionate and supportive team of Nurses and Vets at our very busy greater Manchester Animal Hospital.

What makes this role different from other Veterinary Nurse roles? The opportunity to work on cases that require very special care and attention, and being a key part of those journeys to really make a difference to animals in desperate need.

The greater Manchester Animal Hospital is located in Salford, Manchester and has good rail and bus connections. Our expert team provide life saving veterinary care to thousands of animals rescued by RSPCA frontline officers. They also provide vital support to rescued animals being cared for at RSPCA centres.

As a Veterinary Nurse you will carry out nursing duties to a unique variety of animal welfare cases predominantly cats, dogs and wildlife species.

The hospital works directly to help animals most in need by supporting the work of the RSPCA's Inspectors, animal centres and branches providing essential veterinary care around the clock and our Veterinary Nurses work on a shared seven hour rota basis.

Here's some of the key work that you will be doing...

• Emergency and critical care nursing, including primary triage
• The role is focused on direct medical and surgical patient care, bring into play your nursing experience in both medical and surgical roles
• Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records
• Dispense drugs in accordance with professional guidelines clinic rules
• Maintaining a high level of clinical hygiene and biosecurity throughout the hospital.
• Anaesthetic monitoring, perioperative nursing care and theatre practice working in a busy and modern operating theatre suite.
• Undertake continuing professional and personal development associated with the role
• Welfare and case work support

This role will work 35 hours per week on a shift pattern including day, evening, weekends and nights.

What we are looking for in you...

• Either a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or a Degree in Veterinary Nursing
• Registration with the RCVS
• Good communication skills
• A professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care
• Self motivation and be able to manage your own time
• The ability to demonstrate teamwork with veterinary animal centre and Inspectorate colleagues

The Management team are extremely passionate about personal growth, and are always striving to nurture a thriving environment.

Our Values

* We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity *

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

Benefits:

• Great Annual Leave benefits - 25 days annual leave on entry rising after 5 years
• Additional Society day around Christmas.
• Generous pension scheme
• Associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
• Access to private healthcare scheme
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexibility in Hours - We understand the importance of work-life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dog friendly offices!

How to apply

To make an application please visit our career's site by using the following link:

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/veterinary-nurse-0591-greater-manchester-animal-hospital/609/description/

Please note we are unable to accept applications via Indeed - please use the link above.

We review applications as they are received, so early submissions are highly encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been screened and progressed.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all of our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates and in particular welcome applications from minority ethnic, black, and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies or seeking support for this opportunity.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• RCVS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2023