National Animal Welfare Trust
Job Description
Title:
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location:
Watford
Salary:
£10,200.32
Hours:
16 hours per week
Term:
Temporary maternity leave cover
Reports to:
centre manager
Purpose of the post:
To provide support to the Veterinary Surgeons in the medical and surgical treatment of the
animals in the rehoming centre. Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the vet unit.
Liaising closely with the centre staff to enable all animals access to appropriate veterinary
care. To provide nursing care to the animals in the hospital area. Advising adopters
regarding medical problems, and general care of the animals adopted from us.
Advising staff members from across the Trust on animal related matters.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Vet Unit
1.1 Keeping the vet unit clean at all times
1.2 Drugs and equipment ordering
1.3 Organising equipment maintenance as per manufacturer’s schedules.
1.4 Cleaning and sterilising instruments and dental equipment
1.5 Undertake some schedule 3 procedures under direction of the veterinary surgeons
1.6 Prioritising cases to be seen by the veterinary surgeons
1.7 Provide advice and emergency care in the absence of the veterinary surgeons
1.8 Take animals to external vets if required
1.9 Provide nursing care to the animals in the hospital
1.10 Ensuring accurate records are kept of all treatments and procedures
1.11 Dispensing prescribed medication
1.12 Implementing treatment plans and prevention protocols
1.13 Completing Pet insurance documents
1.14 Very occasional out of hours or weekend work based on clinical need
2. Members of the Public
2.1 Advising potential adopters of the implications of adopting an animal with a pre existing
medical condition.
2.2. Advising members of the public on animal care related matters.
2.3 Provide support with Pet Insurance queries.
2.4 Contacting new owners to ensure vaccination and neutering requirements are being
met.
2.5 Communicate with members of the public regarding the health and welfare of the
animals in our care.
3. Other staff
3.1 Build a close working relationship with the supervisors to ensure the veterinary needs
of all animals are met.
3.2 Provide support to the supervisors in dealing with queries from the animal care staff,
the receptionists and the public.
3.3 Provide details of veterinary procedures performed in the vet unit as requested by the
centre manager, reception and head office staff.
3.4 Provide Staff training on Animal Health related matters if requested.
4. Vets
4.1 To provide assistance to the Veterinary Surgeons in the examination and treatment of
the animals in the centre.
4.2 Ensuring the vets are able to work as efficiently and comfortably as possible.
4.3 Undertake diagnostic tests as directed by a Veterinary Surgeon such as laboratory
tests and radiography
4.4 Prepare the Vet Unit for surgical procedures and assist the Veterinary Surgeon in all
aspects of surgery.
4.5 Fulfil all reasonable requests by the Veterinary Surgeons to the best of your ability.
5. Other Duties
5.1 Ensure continuing registration with the RCVS.
5.2 Keep up your knowledge and skills through CPD.
5.3 Comply with all current veterinary legislation and Trust policies.
5.4 Attend internal and external meetings as requested.
5.5 Occasional Travel to other centres.
5.6 Keeping up to date with changing Trust procedures.
5.7 To maintain client confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.
5.8 To promote a good image of the NAWT by maintaining a good standard of work,
personal appearance and in communication with members of the public.
5.9 To carry out any other duties relevant to the post as directed by the centre manager .
REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE SPECIFICATION
Experience/Skills
Veterinary nursing experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident in Anaesthetic Monitoring
Experienced in schedule 3 procedures
The ability to organise and prioritise workloads
IT skills ideally to include Microsoft Word and Outlook
The ability to be flexible and work as part of a team
Able to work occasional weekends as required
Good practical nursing skills
Empathy with the aims of the NAWT
Flexible approach to working hours
Good attendance record
Full driving licence
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THE PERSON
The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of veterinary nursing. They will be
self motivated, flexible, hard working and reliable. S/he will have excellent interpersonal
skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, be good humoured and enjoy working in a
close knit team. A uniform is provided and must be worn during working hours.