Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:24:01 GMT

There is a flat and bed room if the shift allows a break, you also have 2 vets on call, one large animal one small. Shifts are pretty same as anywhere someone might have a quiet night with a few inpatients, then next shift might be busy. There's also a couple of nurses that live close if it gets crazy busy, we don't mind helping out. Like robocop says, it's a challenge but a worthwhile one. I've been there 5 years and still loving it :-)

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Mark Walsh — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:41:57 GMT

4pm to 9am is a very long night shift, at a previous job I did 6pm to 8am at weekends and can be very trying particularly if you are very busy and do not have enough time to stop to eat and rest at some point. EU working time regulations should restrict night shifts to 12 hours maximum.

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Zoe Davies RVN — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:15:57 GMT

I applied many years ago as a student but I did not make it. Shame I am now settled in midlands as sounds like a good challenge x

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Robocop — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:49:01 GMT

It is very big and very busy, its not an easy going job, but well worth it.

So if anyone is up for a challenge, then please get in touch.

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

funkyfish — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:35:20 GMT

It's just too big, too busy and too far away!! The new bit looks amazing! Couldn't make the open day as was working.

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Robocop — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:10:38 GMT

Alot can change in ten years.

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:30:26 GMT

[quote user="funkyfish"]Worked there over ten years ago. And no, I'd rather poke forks in my eyes then work there!

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Awww that doesn't sound too good. I'm sure it's changed a lot in ten years. I love it.

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

louise170388 — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:29:09 GMT

[quote user="funkyfish"]Worked there over ten years ago. And no, I'd rather poke forks in my eyes then work there!

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O dear :s

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

funkyfish — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:08:02 GMT

Worked there over ten years ago. And no, I'd rather poke forks in my eyes then work there!

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:25 GMT

[quote user="Caro Laithwaite VN,"]

l see no photo

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Sorry Caro, the pic hasn't loaded right I've tried a few times... it's the picture with all the info on it on the Website ;-)

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Caro Laithwaite VN — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:45 GMT

l see no photo

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Dippy — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:05:31 GMT

Or was that a dig at the fact I haven't quite lost my memory yet? I'm not THAT old!!!

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Dippy — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:04:29 GMT

Was one of my biggest customers and they always made me tea!

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:34:17 GMT

[quote user="Dippy"] And I remember it well from my repping days. Not telling you how long ago that was though - I feel old enough already!

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you remember it well?

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Dippy — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:31:51 GMT

And I remember it well from my repping days. Not telling you how long ago that was though - I feel old enough already!

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:27:13 GMT

Ohh.... how long ago? Don't fancy coming back ;-)

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

funkyfish — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:54:57 GMT

Used to work there a long time ago. It was busy enough then, bet it's even more busy now!

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Katie Mansfield — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:05:00 GMT

Ah - think I was still on the Farm page.

[quote user="Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA"]the South West is a black hole of trying to find a nurse![/quote]

which is amazing - beautiful location, jobs galore, fantastic looking practice, and cheap cider - ppl'd be mad to pass that one up!!

Good luck, Stu,

K x

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:11:51 GMT

Go to Small Animal and then Job Vacancies.... there's a little picture of the job advert...

You'd think it would be easy... there are apparently 1000 unfilled veterinary nurse jobs around the UK... and the South West is a black hole of trying to find a nurse!

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Katie Mansfield — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:06:49 GMT

Stuart - your website says there are no vacancies? You'll prob get better response if your webmaster could add this ad.

Your practice looks amazing - and in such a lovely part of the world too!!!

Good luck finding someone - I doubt it'll take long

K x

Re: Coombefield Veterinary Hospital Job

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:17:10 GMT

Coombefield Veterinary Hospital

Description of Practice
CVH is a tier 3 hospital that has just finished a major extension and refurbishment. There are two new operating theatres, scrubs area, imaging suite (all digital), nurses' station, cattery, dental suite, laundry, lab and training room. The prep room and kennels have been refurbished and the consult rooms, reception area and waiting room have been redecorated.

We have specialist vets in various disciplines which increases the variety of work for the nurses.

Please see our website www.coombefieldvets.co.uk for more information

Duties
Normal nurse duties although minimal time on Reception as we have an administration team.

Our nurses do undertake night duties - expect a 1 in 6 weekdays and 1 in 3 weekends. Average hours per week is about 43 as the night duty nurse doesn't start until 4pm and finishes around 9am the following morning

Qualifications Required
[Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Pay
Depends on experience - negotiable during interview

CPD is funded and encouraged

Other Requirements
CVH is staffed by10 nurses and so team work and the ability to get on is essential. This position would suit someone who is able to cope with a high workload so is either experienced in a busy hospital, or is looking for a more challenging role

How To Apply

Please send your CV to j.osmond@axvets.co.uk or phone Jonathan on 01297 630500