Veterinary Nurse Apprentice

Various Shifts

Op 1 – assisting veterinary surgeon in theatre and diagnostics Kennel 1 – Pre & post operative care of our inpatients Laboratory – Running laboratory inc Haematology/biochemistry/microscopy/cytology Dispensary – Preparing/dispensing medication Ops 2 - assisting veterinary surgeon in theatre and diagnostics Kennels 2 - Pre & post operative care of our inpatients Consults – Running the nurse clinic inc 2nd vaccinations, post-op checks, nail clips (observing & assisting with RVN) Prep – Assist in preparing animals for surgery

Training:

Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

4 days in practice (Godiva Veterinary Clinic)

1 day at college (The College of Animal Welfare - CAW)

Training Outcome:

Permanent job role as a veterinary nurse with us may be available (full-time or part-time employment) after completion of the apprenticeship course.

After completing the apprenticeship, you can apply for professional registration as a veterinary nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Employer Description:
We are a small animal veterinary practice in Coventry. We have an amazing team of 8 veterinary surgeons and 9 Veterinary Nurses, 5 receptionists and admin staff. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprenticeship Veterinary Nurse to join our practice. We are fully committed to independent ownership and providing the highest standard of patient and client care. We can accommodate any career stage at this practice and there are plenty of opportunities to develop your skills with the support of our amazing team. We are an RCVS approved nurse training practice and pride ourselves on personal care to all our staff, clients and patients. We have been awarded ISFM cat Gold practice for the 8th year running as well as RWAF rabbit silver award. We won the award 2024 Quality Business Awards. Our nursing team is friendly and inclusive and it is highly important to us that any new addition to the team shares these values. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and driven to provide the highest standard of patient and client care. We have all mod cons as you would expect from a gold standard practice including endoscopy,digital x-ray inc dental, ultrasonography, Syringe drivers, Capnography etc Benefits include: Pension Annual leave 25 day plus bank holidays Paid college day Employee Discount Scheme Company Social events Clinical Coach RCVS and VDS paid Generous CPD allowance Support from Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA)

Working Hours :
Monday–Friday (8 hour shifts, rota, between 8am-7pm) 4 days in clinic; 1 day in college  Saturdays on 1:9 rota You will need to be able to travel to college (CAW) for the training. Any job offer is conditional on you being accepted by the College.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Time Management,Resilience,Stress Management,Empathy and Compassion,Animal Care and Handling,Health and Safety Knowledge,Problem Solving,Ability to use tools, devices,Clinical Skills,Patient Care