Registered Night Veterinary Nurse in City of London

Wolfe Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating a meritocratic and inclusive environment for our people.

About us: Launched in June 2020, Wolfe Vets is independently owned, with RCVS accredited small animal veterinary care based in Chiswick and Fulham. We offer an exceptional standard of round the clock care, with referral treatments and facilities, as well as all the routine consultations, health checks and procedures expected at a family vet. We are passionate about pets and animal welfare; we believe that pets and their owners deserve to be treated with expertise and compassion.

Our fantastic team: Without our brilliant team, Wolfe Vets would not be able to offer an exceptional level of care to our furry patients and their humans. We value every member of the Wolfe Vets team: listening to good ideas, prioritising staff development and using cutting-edge technologies to work to the highest standards. We think that Wolfe Vets is a great, supportive place to work and understand that looking after each other (as well as the animals in our care) is vital. In short, we want our people to flourish, and nothing makes us happier than watching a member of our team grow and develop.

The role: This role requires a compassionate and enthusiastic registered veterinary night nurse to be a part of our highly skilled and friendly team at Wolfe Vets. This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys using their initiative, working accurately and to a high standard, ensuring the best care is given to our patients and clients. Currently, the role is focussed predominantly on inpatients: delivering medication, monitoring and giving compassionate care to our hospitalised patients overnight. We also provide emergency out of hours appointments, which might include emergency surgery, imaging and admitting sick patients who require expert overnight care. We receive both internal and external referrals of patients from other independent veterinary practices across London. Over time we envisage that the emergency and critical care aspects to the role will increase to match the need of the growing clinic.

Role responsibilities:

• Inpatient care - Routine, long-term, emergency, and critical care
• Anaesthesia
• Radiography & CT scanning
• Use and maintenance of lab machines
• Admissions and triaging

Preferred experience (training can be provided):

• Endoscopy nursing
• Capnography/ECG/Ventilator knowledge

Personal qualities:

• Passionate about delivering exceptional care to our patients
• Collaborative, you enjoy working with others in a supportive team environment
• A strong communicator, you understand the importance of keeping everyone updated
• The ability to multi-task, managing several demands simultaneously
• Flexible and adaptable
• Kind & compassionate to pets, owners and colleagues alike
• Good humoured, you have a positive ‘can do’ outlook

Hours & facilities: The role is mainly night-time working, but on occasion there may be a requirement to help out the day team. Hours: 19:15 – 08:15. This role will be based at our Fulham hospital (297 Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham, SW6 2NY). Standard working pattern: 7 nights on, 14 nights off (day shifts and overtime available if you wish to further supplement your hours, however this is optional and open for discussion).

Rewards:

• RCVS fees paid
• Cash contributions to routine medical care and treatments (e.g. dental appointments, opticians etc)
• Discounted pet food and veterinary services for own pets
• CPD funded (currently £1500 per annum and 3 paid days CPD each calendar year)
• Loyalty scheme: Additional annual leave after two years of employment
• Cyclescheme
• Paid overtime & TOIL