Registered Veterinary Nurse

Langford Veterinary Services; Langford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Langford seeks a dedicated veterinary nurse to support clinical operations and assist veterinary students in their training. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of nursing tasks and be an integral part of a collaborative team that emphasizes wellbeing and professional development. The role includes patient care, anaesthesia monitoring, and maintaining accurate records. Join us to make a meaningful impact in both clinical and educational environments.

Benefits

£500 CPD allowance

Encouragement for further qualifications

Culture supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Support vet students and nurse students with their training.
• Assist veterinary surgeons with clinical procedures.
• Monitor anaesthesia and recover patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of clinical activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and stock control.
• Participate in a nurse rota for 37.5 hours per week.

Skills

Inpatient care

Anaesthesia

Radiography

Laboratory work

Patient handling

Communication

Education

Veterinary Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

We\'re a thriving,RCVS-accredited first opinion practice, growing fast and proud of our welcoming, collaborative team. Nestled in the heart of beautiful North Somerset, we offer a rare combination: a supportive, close-knit community feel with access to cutting-edge facilities. The first opinion and referral services collaborate as a team for complete patient support, ensuring the highest standard of patient care.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same! You’ll enjoy a varied and hands-on role, including:

• Inpatient care
• Anaesthesia
• Radiography
• Laboratory work
• Nurse-led clinics

Hours: 37.5 per week
Weekends: Currently just 1 in 5 Saturdays, with no out-of-hours!

A Place to Grow

We\'re proud to be both a RCVS Training Practice and a University of Bristol teaching site—so whether you\'re supporting student vets and nurses or continuing your own development, we\’ve got your back.

We genuinely value our RVNs and make sure your skills and knowledge are fully utilised and respected. We offer:

• £500 CPD allowance + scholarship scheme
• Encouragement and funding for further qualifications
• ️ A culture that supports work-life balance and wellbeing

Salary & Benefits

You'll be part of a passionate, friendly, and motivated team where your voice is heard and your wellbeing matters. Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, if you\u2019re enthusiastic and ready to make a difference, we\u2019d love to hear from you!

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ and begin your career with Langford Vets or get in touch for an informal chat!

Closing date for this role is: Monday 6th October

Reports To

Head Nurse

Position is responsible for: Supporting vet students and nurse students with their training

Job Purpose: The main purpose of the post is to support the smooth operation of the clinical activities within the Langford Vet Practice.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assisting veterinary surgeons with clinical procedures
• Perform nursing duties such as monitoring anaesthesia, assisting with medical & surgical procedures, assisting with consultations, patient handling and restraint, taking blood samples, placing intravenous catheters, placing bandages, cleaning wounds and removing stitches
• Proper restraining and positioning of patients requiring x-rays, as well as taking radiographs when instructed by a veterinary surgeon
• Dispensing and administering (under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon) medication to animals, maintaining accurate stock control and following all protocols relating to drug holding, dispensing and handling and giving clear and accurate instructions to clients when dispensing medication
• Running and promoting nurse clinics and taking an active role in marketing the practice, to include assisting at client seminars and events
• Maintaining accurate patient records with regards to all clinical notes, treatment, diagnoses, client communication and client /patient information
• Ensuring that all procedures and consumables are accurately entered onto the patients’ records in order to keep the invoice up to date at all times during their stay
• Supporting undergraduate students on their clinical rotations
• Participating in a nurse rota for 37.5 hours per week including up to 1:3 Weekends (daytime only); the practice is open Monday – Sunday.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with all team members
• Communicating in an effective and pleasant manner with clients and colleagues
• Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our clients, employees and students.
• Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager
• Carry out all other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager