Registered Veterinary Nurse - Anaesthesia
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Ringwood, South East
Discipline: Anaesthesia
Full Time

DIVERSIFY YOUR SKILLS

As an Anaesthesia Nurse, you’ll manage a diverse caseload across various services, giving you the chance to continually develop your skills in anaesthesia and patient care. You will support and advance all anaesthesia services supporting Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Medicine, Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging. Providing the highest standards of patient care, you will work collaboratively within our clinical team to ensure the service works efficiently and effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with our clinicians to create bespoke anaesthetic plans for a variety of cases
• Prepare patients for anaesthesia or sedation including IV placement and administering premeds
• Assist with the safe induction of anaesthesia
• Prepare patients for an array of surgical and medical procedures
• Confidently manage anaesthetised patients ranging from stable to critical
• Maximise patient safety by utilising multiparameter monitoring equipment and react quickly and attentively to any changes
• Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to hospitalised inpatients

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Nurse with a strong interest in anaesthesia. You should thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment and enjoy working collaboratively with others. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to contribute to the success of the team. We value a commitment to continuous learning, and we seek someone who is eager to build on their knowledge and develop new skills in anaesthesia and patient care. Previous experience in a referral practice is beneficial.

• Working with our clinicians to create bespoke anaesthetic plans for a variety of cases
• Prepare patients for anaesthesia or sedation including IV placement and administering premeds
• Assist with the safe induction of anaesthesia
• Prepare patients for an array of surgical and medical procedures
• Confidently manage anaesthetised patients ranging from stable to critical
• Maximise patient safety by utilising multiparameter monitoring equipment and react quickly and attentively to any changes
• Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to hospitalised inpatient