a small animal practice seeking a Locum Nurse with experience. You will be carrying out all general nursing duties and assisting in theater. You will be confident doing all nursing clinics, including; puppy injections/consults, micro chipping, post op check ups, stitch removals, weight and worming clinics. You will be working in a friendly atmosphere alongside a team of 3 vets and 4 other nurses, so great interpersonal skills will be ideal. Accommodation is provided on site.
Please contact James on 0845 077 1090 for more information on this or any other jobs or email: james.jackson@salusvets.com
Location: Lancashire
Duration: 1 month+
Start date: 1st September
Apply to: James Jackson (james.jackson@salusvets.com)
Rice Village Animal Hospital is currently seeking an enthusiastic, hard working Veterinary Receptionist to join the A+ team. We enjoy a fun, extremely fast passed environment with a high level of team work, excellent doctors, and phenomenal clientele. The ideal candidate is flexible, organized, out-going, dependable, and able to multi-task. Rice Village Animal Hospital is known for exceptional client service, is a fantastic place to work and is staffed with individuals who are committed to providing a high level of care to all of our patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities: Subject Matter Expert (SME) and knowledge resource for lab; Have knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures; Prepare specimens for routine laboratory assays; Read, understand, and follow applicable standard operating procedure; Accurately enter assay results into client reports; Run laboratory assays and analysis; Ensure client turnaround times (TATs) are met; Perform maintenance procedures as directed; Enter and track client sample and result information; Clean and stock supplies in work area; Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and abnormal test results; Perform maintenance procedures as directed; Assist in development of new procedures and protocols to improve efficiency of department; Understand and follow IDEXX laboratory safety procedures; Understand and follow IDEXX quality control procedures; Basic understanding and following concepts of LEAN and 5S; Interpret and report out on results; proficiency testing.
Requirements: Minimum 4 years laboratory experience and/or education preferred; Vet tech, MLT, MT College degree in science and/or military lab specialist preferred; HT or HTL certification or eligible (ASCP) preferred; National certification or eligible preferred; Data entry skills preferred; Good oral and written communication skills; Knowledge of GCP guidelines as appropriate; Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
The successful candidate must possess experience in Hematology, Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis and Ova and Parasite. Differential experience is required and animal differential experience is a plus. Apply Online