12-month FTC Night Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Penmellyn Vets; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in England is seeking a Part-time Night Nurse for a 12-month maternity cover role at their St. Columb Major Hospital. The position involves general nursing duties, such as inpatient care and supporting the night vet during out-of-hours emergencies. The role includes perks like 6.6 weeks annual leave, private medical insurance, CPD allowance, and a salary of up to £29,900 depending on experience.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Qualifications

• Compassionate and skilled veterinary nursing skills.
• Experience in inpatient care and emergency triaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete general nursing duties including inpatient care and theatre work.
• Support the night vet in providing out-of-hours service.
• Assist in triaging emergencies.

Job description

Penmellyn Vets have a fantastic opportunity for a Part-time Night Nurse to join their St. Columb Major Hospital! This is a 12-month maternity cover role. We are looking for someone to join us part-time of 31. 25 hours per week, over five days every other week.

Join our fantastic team

You will work alongside a fantastic team completing general nursing duties including; inpatient care, theatre work, triaging out-of-hours emergencies and supporting the night vet in providing an out-of-hours service. Our night team, each night, currently consists of a night nurse, a night vet, a twilight nurse and a late evening and early morning prep room assistant or veterinary nurse student.

Penmellyn Vets is set in Mid Cornwall, we have the main Hospital and 5 branch surgeries throughout the area. This vacancy is situated at the main hospital in St Columb, which is where our out-of-hours service runs from.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary of up to £29,900 pa DOE