FIXED-TERM: MATERNITY COVER FOR 12 MONTHS

The Dick Vet Equine Hospital is looking for an experienced and reliable Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to cover a 12-month maternity leave post. The post-holder should have a strong work ethic, and the ability to work as part of a dedicated team across our equine Medicine, Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Services. RVN is essential but not necessarily in equine, we require a competent horse handler, along with excellent nursing and interpersonal skills.
The post holder will join an expanding team of 10 friendly nurses, with responsibilities including theatre nursing for both standing and surgeries performed under general anaesthesia, support in lameness investigations, advanced diagnostic imaging and stock control. The post-holder will work independently to organise and prioritise daily/weekly workload and will contribute to teaching our undergraduate veterinary students. Out of hours working may be required.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Confident horse handler.
• Prior experience in equine practice desirable.Excellent communication skills.
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  For further details or informal enquiries, please contact Lisa Henderson on lisa.m.henderson@ed.ac.uk
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