Referral Veterinary Nurse - Internal Medicine (full-time) - South Tyneside

• North East
• posted: 3rd Jun 2024
• Full Time

A dynamic new independent veterinary referral hospital in the North East is looking for highly motivated, full-time registered veterinary nurse to join its growing internal medicine department.

As an internal medicine nurse, you'll work alongside internal medicine clinicians and the lead medicine nurse to manage patients requiring medical interventions for various conditions, from endocrinopathies to immune-mediated diseases and beyond.

Proficiency in anaesthesia is essential for supporting patients during procedures such as gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, fluoroscopy and diagnostic imaging (CT and ultrasound predominantly). You will also play a crucial role in assisting with diverse medical procedures involved in the work-ups of patients.

Referral experience is imperative, but the hospital offers comprehensive training and support throughout. You should commit to a rotating 40-hour week, including weekend and bank holiday shifts. Full training and support will be provided in unfamiliar areas.

Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proactive attitude and ability to work autonomously
• Capacity to adapt, keenness for learning, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High motivation to deliver outstanding service and ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Competent IT skills

In return, you will receive:

• 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid birthday holiday
• Paid lunch break
• Generous sick and parental leave policies
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• CPD allowance + in-house training
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Salary starting from 29,700 dependent on experience and qualifications

Bridge Referrals is proudly owned by local families in the area. The hospital values the picturesque countryside and wildlife of the North East, and has made sustainability a core part of how they operate to minimise impact on the local environment.

To apply for this position please email your CV with a cover note to jobs@bridgereferrals.co.uk