Recently awarded "Outstanding" for our in-patient care by the RCVS PSS, we are a well-established and progressive independent practice based in the heart of Wiltshire with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and maintaining a good work-life balance. Whether you are are looking for a change, a new challenge or to grow in your role we are well placed to support your ambitions.

We offer a supportive working environment with a varied rota and, in addition to a competitive salary, a generous CPD budget with encouragement in your area of interest. Other benefits include paid sick leave (after qualifying period), enhanced maternity pay and childcare support. RCVS subscriptions are also paid annually for you.

We have been accredited Silver as a Cat Friendly hospital, and are proud of our Green credentials as a veterinary group, with the highest level of accreditation awarded by Investors in the Environment in 2024. Our hospital team is part of The George Veterinary Group and alongside our Pig, Farm and Equine teams we enjoy many shared social events and raising money for numerous good causes- In recent years we have raised over £50,000 for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis alone.   

All nursing staff are required to cover our other branch surgeries, depending on their rota. These are at Tetbury (Glos), Nailsworth (Glos), and Royal Wootton Bassett (Wiltshire). Occasional attendance at clients’ homes may also be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicate effectively with colleagues across all teams and clients- both verbally and written
2. Assist the Veterinary Surgeon with diagnostic/surgical/medical procedures, consultations and during house visits
3. Monitor and Record Anaesthesia- following practice protocol
4. Run the Hospital Wards– i.e. medicating, intra-venous catheter placement, blood sampling, regular patient checks and general nursing duties under veterinarian instruction.
5. Admit and Discharge patients – following practice protocol
6. Preparation of Equipment, Patient and Environment – for surgical, diagnostic, anaesthetic and medical procedures
7. Supervision and coaching of student veterinary nurses (subject to agreement) - you may be required to undertake clinical coach training to act as a primary clinical coach for student veterinary nurses within the practice team. This will entail;
   • completion of annual standardisation courses
   • participation in the practice VN training team meetings and discussions
   • conduction of weekly student/coach tutorials
   • assistance and co-ordination of practical training and mentorship to students
   • guidance and completion of your student's Central Skills Log
   • organisation and completion of all necessary training records pertaining to your student as required by our Training Centre (Abbeydale Vet Nurse Training Ltd)
   • a clear understanding and awareness of professional standards and the Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Veterinary Nurses in order to be a role model and mentor to our students.
8. Running Nurse Clinics –including triage, first aid, weight clinics, etc.
9. General Infection Control Duties – provide effective infection control for all clinical areas and equipment. To undertake equipment sterilisation (via steam/pressure autoclave and Ethylene Oxide) and laundry duties
10. Maintaining Equipment and Clinical Areas- including servicing and repairs, stock checks and ordering of consumables.
11. Perform Diagnostic Tests on Laboratory Samples- communicate and record results following practice policy. Prepare samples for sending to external laboratories.
12. Adhere to Regulations – i.e. Schedule 3, CPD, Health and Safety, COSHH (refer to specific guidelines)
13. Assist Other Departments Within the Veterinary Practice- e.g. reception duties and large animal kits

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, WITH SUPPORTIVE COLLEAGUES, THEN PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH EMILY OSWALD at emily.oswald@georgevetgroup.co.uk.