Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing

15/11/2024

All of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off for both our Lantra and CQ learners who have recently completed their OSCEs. We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of you. You truly smashed it with a 100% pass rate!

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13/11/2024

Did you know that there are 16 different walks all accessible from the location of the school. We always encourage both learners and the team to get out in nature & have a really good quality break from the demands of their day. It's a great wellbeing boost!
Feel free to pop into the office if you would like a map of the walks.
Let's hope we get to enjoy these beautiful Autumn colours for a little while longer 🍂

12/11/2024

Our April 24 Level 3 learners got their first opportunity to practice their bandaging skills yesterday as part of their wound care unit.
We always stress that there is no requirement for them to be fully confident, competent, and ready for assessment at this stage, but we hope you will agree that they all did brilliantly 👏
There were prizes yesterday for best functional bandage and autumn themed bandage art. Congratulations to Phoebe and Amy from Anton Vets who won first prize.

07/11/2024

Our September 23 veterinary nursing students were lucky to spend the morning with Natasha from Insight Veterinary Services learning about ultrasound and carrying out some bladder scans on the very brave Rocco, who was happily paid in treats for his star appearance 🌟

05/11/2024

How do you envision veterinary nursing in 10 years?

Join us for our next VN Vision discussion, at Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing in Dorchester on Thursday, 14 November. Please note, this is a free, in-person event, open to veterinary nurses and veterinary nursing students only. We welcome RVNs and SVNs from all backgrounds and experiences, so that we can gain a broad range of perspectives.

Through these informal and interactive workshops, we want to explore your visions for the future of veterinary team-based healthcare and how veterinary nurses will fit into that. You will work in small groups of like-minded professionals, supported by our own veterinary nursing colleagues.

We will encourage open-minded, unrestricted thinking, setting aside the current legislative obstacles, so come along, think big, and share your ideas.

Let’s seize the opportunity to explore a vision for the profession with the profession.

Themes for discussion will include:

• Education
• Structure of delivery of care
• Practice culture
• What nurses do

Please register here: https://ow.ly/PlIt50TWoaW

01/11/2024

Scan the QR code to register for this event being held at Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing

29/10/2024

The Higher and Degree Vacancy Listing is produced twice a year (October and January) by Amazing Apprenticeships, on behalf of the Department for Education
Each edition showcases thousands of vacancies from a wide range of employers throughout the country. The majority of vacancies are due to commence in 2025, however some employers have a rolling-recruitment model, meaning that they may have suitable opportunities that are available to start sooner.
Here are some current apprenticeship vacancies that we are keen to support and that would provide exciting opportunities for career development for both veterinary nurses and animal care assistants.
https://jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/dog-handler/?cid=part8267102641

https://jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/veterinary-technician/

Care for Army animals by managing veterinary equipment both in clinic and in the field.

25/10/2024

This little fella is here to share some good news with you!
We are now able to invite any RVNs who are 6 months post qualification to sign up as mock OSCE examiners with us.
It's a fantastic way of maintaining your knowledge, keeping up-to-date with any changes to the OSCEs, supporting your colleagues and paying forward the support that you appreciated as you prepared for your own OSCEs
To reserve your place on future events please visit our Eventbrite page
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lynwood-school-of-veterinary-nursing-50120644673

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18/10/2024

⭐️ Exciting news - We are looking for a talented individual to join our team! ⭐️

Veterinary Receptionist
We are seeking a full time (or 2 x part time), enthusiastic, self motivated and organised Receptionist(s) to join our growing team. The role is primarily based at our Wincanton surgery but you will need to be available to work across all 3 sites (Wincanton, Milborne Port and Gillingham) sometimes with short notice, on either a permanent or ad hoc basis, therefore own transport is essential.

As a receptionist you will provide a friendly, efficient and professional service to our clients and their animals. You will need to be able to work well within a team, sometimes under high pressure and have a can do attitude as well as the ability to 'read the room'.

Previous veterinary receptionist experience would be preferable but not essential.

Main duties include:
- Greet and welcome clients and their pets to the veterinary clinic
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and manage the appointment calendar
- Collect and update client information, including medical history and insurance details
- Assist with check-in and check-out process for patients
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns
- Process payments and handle financial transactions accurately
- Dispensing and checking prescriptions and medications

The successful candidate will have proficient written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, suppliers and colleagues in person, on the telephone and via email.

Strong IT skills and the ability to work well within a team as well as individually are essential as is the ability to multi task and manage priorities.

Ideally, you will have experience in a similar customer facing receptionist environment and comprehensive full training will be provided.

We offer the following benefits:
· Staff discount on services and products
· Company sick pay
· 5.6 weeks holiday (including statutory holidays) initially, rising to 6.6 weeks as part of our staff loyalty scheme
· Free staff car parking
· Uniform
· Competitive salary based on relevant experience

If you'd like to have an informal chat about the role, please call our Practice & Nursing Manager, Clare Webb on 01963 33226 📞

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £11.44-£11.88 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 34 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Sick pay

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/10/2024
To apply, please email [email protected] with a covering letter and CV

16/10/2024

Nurse Are you a passionate and empathetic registered veterinary nurse wishing to work in local veterinary practice who loves being part of the community helping both pets and people?Come join Ferndown Family Vets in Ferndown, Bournemouth,

16/10/2024

We are recruiting for a part-time Veterinary Receptionist to join our lovely team! Approximately 20hrs per week. Previous experience is preferred. If you would like to know more please drop us a line along with an up to-date CV, for the attention of Vicky

[email protected]

12/10/2024

Day 2 of BVNA BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association) Congress has been the perfect opportunity to meet up in person with other veterinary nursing and animal care education providers that we are lucky enough to share good practise & collaborate with on a regular basis
Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training Bottle Green Training Ltd
Don't forget to come and say hello. We are on the VetPartners stand along with Goddard Veterinary Nursing College

11/10/2024

Nikki and Val are ready to welcome you to the VetPartners stand on day 1 of BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association) Congress today. They will be sharing the stand with Goddard Veterinary Nursing College promoting the veterinary nursing and animal care courses delivered by both centres. Come and say hello

03/10/2024

Come and say hello 👋 to Val and Nikki if you are going to BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association) Congress, Friday 11th – Sunday 13th October 2024
They will be promoting the following two courses on the VetPartners stand;

🟩Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare apprenticeship https://www.lsvn.co.uk/your-career/animal-care-and-welfare-apprenticeship/

🟩L3 apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing https://www.lsvn.co.uk/your-career/becoming-a-veterinary-nurse/

26/09/2024

🤩Animal Care Assistant VACANCY🤩

Due to one of our wonderful existing ACA’s progressing to their Student Nurse training, we have an exciting opportunity available for a new Animal Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at the Wimborne branch!

The role involves assisting the nurses and vets with the day-to-day care of hospitalized pets and for maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of our patients within the practice. You will also assist the clinical team with holding or restraining for examinations and procedures, as well as phone answering and assisting on reception in the event of holiday or sickness.

A key part of the role is driving the practice ambulance, making deliveries to clients and transferring patients between branches where required. This means that the successful candidate will need a full, clean UK driving licence and be comfortable driving a large van.

If you are looking to start a career in the veterinary industry and would like to apply for the position, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] marked FAO Charlotte Clark.

The closing date for this role will be Monday 7th October.

26/09/2024

This week might be International Happiness at Work week, but this is how we always roll during our monthly team meetings.
If it's your turn to take the minutes, it's also your turn to choose which cakes we have during the meeting 😃

17/09/2024

This position has now been filled. Thank you for all your interest

‼️Receptionist vacancy‼️

Due to an incredible opportunity arising for one of our receptionists, we now have a vacancy to fill.🐾🐶🐱
We are looking for a friendly and sunny person to join our fabulous team at PHP.
We are a proudly independant practice, with an incredibly exciting year ahead of us.
Ideally 25-30 hours a week plus 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, which will include some 6pm finishes. Based across both our practices at Upton and Wareham.
If you are a people person as well as a lover of cats and dogs, have a great telephone manner and super communication skills, please get in touch. All training will be given.
Please send your CV and cover letter to our practice manager
[email protected]

https://www.thepethealthpartnership.co.uk/

13/09/2024