Senior Veterinary Nurse - Dermatology

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Dermatology Nurse to join the team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists. This is a key role supporting our clinicians in providing high-quality care for dermatology patients, delivering exceptional client communication, and ensuring a smooth and well-organised service.

Take the next step in your career

This Senior Nurse position offers exposure to an exciting and diverse referral caseload, providing you with the opportunity to work within an exceptional team and advance your career. It is a rewarding yet challenging role that emphasises teamwork and dedication to both our patients and the service we provide. You will play a vital role in supporting and mentoring other members of the team.

Utilising our video-otoscope and supported by specialist-led advanced anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging team you will utilise your knowledge and experience to proactively support patients undergoing investigations and out-patient treatment/ consultations for a wide range of dermatological conditions including, but not limited to, chronic otitis, allergic skin disease, endocrinopathies, immune mediated skin disease, parasitic skin disease and neoplasia.

Working closely with our extensive multi-disciplinary specialist-led team, you will play a vital role in facilitating the patient journey throughout our large specialist hospital. Our supportive environment encourages you to enhance your existing knowledge and skills through regular training and learning opportunities. Effective client communication is paramount, starting from the initial consultation and continuing throughout the patient's care plan.

Discover a world of opportunity at SCVS

SCVS are a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment which enable us to provide outstanding treatment to our patients from the initial consultation right through to discharging them from our care. We are conveniently based in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31.

Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, along with a new rehabilitation centre. The improvements do not stop here, with further additions to include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area, plus much more.

We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aide post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.

Our ideal candidate

We are searching for an experienced nursing professional who excels in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate should be motivated, capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate a keen interest in dermatology and an aptitude for leadership. A willingness to develop clinical skills and assist in training colleagues is essential. Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia and possessing clinical nursing skills, including blood sampling and IV placement, is crucial.

Working hours that provide flexibility

This position is 37.5 hours per week, working Monday-Thursday 08:30-18:00 with 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £34,200 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
  
  

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
  
  

Development

• CPD allowance paid pro-rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  
  

Professional memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
  
  

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
  
  

Up to £34,200 DOE