Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship – Coventry

Employer: Godiva Veterinary Clinic
Town/City: Coventry
Last day of application: Tuesday 29 October 2024
Relates to course: Veterinary Nurse (Level 3) Apprenticeship – Companion Animal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprenticeship for a Veterinary Nurse to join Godiva Veterinary Clinic, a small animal practice in Coventry. They are fully committed to independent ownership and providing the highest standard of patient and client care and there are plenty of opportunities to develop your skills.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and driven to provide the highest standard of patient and client care. The clinic has all the mod cons you would expect from a gold standard practice including endoscopy, digital x-ray including dental, ultrasonography, Syringe drivers, Capnography etc.

As an apprentice, you’ll get hands-on experience, gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Your various shifts will include the following duties;

• Op 1 – assisting veterinary surgeon in theatre and diagnostics
• Kennel 1 – Pre & post operative care of our inpatients
• Laboratory – Running laboratory including Haematology/biochemistry/microscopy/cytology
• Dispensary – Preparing/dispensing medication
• Ops 2 - assisting veterinary surgeon in theatre and diagnostics
• Kennels 2 - Pre & post operative care of our inpatients
• Consults – Running the nurse clinic including 2nd vaccinations, post-op checks, nail clips (observing & assisting with RVN)
• Prep – Assist in preparing animals for surgery

Hours: Monday–Friday (8 hour shifts, rota, between 8am-7pm) 4 days in clinic; 1 day in college  Saturdays on 1:9 rota You will need to be able to travel to college (CAW) for the training. Any job offer is conditional on you being accepted by the College. 37 hours a week

Annual wage: Between £14,625 and £22,308 per year Year 1: £7.50 per hour Years 2 and 3: National Minimum Wage

Benefits include: Pension Annual leave 25 day plus bank holidays. Paid college day. Employee Discount Scheme. Company Social events. Clinical Coach. RCVS and VDS paid. Generous CPD allowance. Support from Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA)

Possible start date: Monday 6 January