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Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN 

Location: Village Vets 

Reports to: Lead Vet and Head Nurse 

 

Job purpose 

To conduct primary responsibilities as a veterinary nurse in accordance to the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland, contributing to the highest quality animal care, excellent staff relationships & customer service. In addition, carry out secondary responsibility duties, to assist in the efficient running of the veterinary clinic as directed by the head nurse & area manager.  

 

Principal accountabilities 

  • Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics & surgical operations. 
  • Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon & where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures. 
  • Nurse & care for patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets. 
  • Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment,animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards. 
  • Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients,oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date & accurate clinical records  
  • Assist with front of house duties & understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.  
  • Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock. 
  • Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures. 
  • Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.   
  • Carry out any ad hoc Veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/area manager. 
  • Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately. 
  • Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team. 

 

While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.   

 

Knowledge & Skills   

Specification for a Veterinary Nurse  

Criteria 

Essential 

Desirable  
Professional/Technical Qualification  Current registration with VCI  Further qualification specific to VN training 
Experience & Job Knowledge  Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team  Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice 

 
Skills & Competencies 
  • Excellent communication skills (written & oral). 
  • Ability to work well in fast paced environment. 
  • Excellent time management 
  • Ability to make clinical decisions . 
  • Ability to work autonomously.  
  • Confident and competent decision making skills. 
  • Ability to provide training and direction to other. 
  • Ability to work in team. 

 
Personal Qualities  
  • Excellent standard of personal presentation. 
  • Professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care. 
  • Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision. 
  • Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work. 

 

 

 

 

Job Context 

  • See the operational & customer service fundamentals as an essential part of this document. 

 

NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive. 

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