Diagnostics Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Wakefield is seeking a compassionate Diagnostics RVN to join a dedicated team. This full-time position offers extensive training and opportunities in medical diagnostics and imaging. The role involves assisting specialists, performing diagnostic tests, and monitoring patients under anaesthesia. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, CPD funding, and mental health support, all aimed at fostering your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Life Assurance policy

Salary sacrifice e-Car scheme

Wellness program including employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous referral experience is not essential.
• Strong support and full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Specialists with procedures and consultations.
• Performing in-house diagnostic tests.
• Monitoring patients under sedation and anaesthesia.

Skills

Compassionate care

Diagnostic investigations

Imaging techniques

Monitoring patients

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Overview

RVN Vacancy

Job Title: Diagnostics RVN

Location: Wakefield

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week, 1 in 6 late shift weeks and 1 in 9 weekend shifts with days off in lieu of weekend days worked

About us

Paragon Veterinary Referrals offers an extensive range of multi-disciplinary clinical services, facilities, and equipment to first opinion vets in Yorkshire and beyond. It is home to a team of dedicated veterinary surgeons and highly skilled veterinary nurses who provide outstanding treatment and care for patients and high standards of service to owners and referring vets. We treat clients and patients with compassion, respect, and care.

Our medical facilities are among the best in the UK. They are designed for maximum patient comfort and infection control with state-of-the-art equipment, and 24/7, 365 days a year continuous patient care.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate RVN to join our exceptional team of surgical nurses. Our team are hardworking, supportive and always willing to go that extra mile. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, you will be able to provide the very best of care to our patients.

This opportunity would suit an RVN who has particular interest in medical disorders and is keen to advance their skills in all aspects of patient diagnostic investigations and imaging.

Previous referral experience is not essential, as strong support and full training will be provided.

Key duties

• Assisting the Specialists with any procedures/consultations/inpatient checks
• Assisting within CT, MRI, Endoscopy & Ultrasonography
• Obtaining samples for laboratory testing and performing in-house diagnostic tests
• Monitoring of patients under sedation and anaesthesia
• Working closely with the diagnostic team to co-ordinate the flow of the day
• Taking and processing radiographs

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Life Assurance policy
• Salary sacrifice e-Car scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone

Part of an amazing global family

The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 veterinary health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best - caring for pets.

Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.

Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.

Don’t just take our word for it

Paragon is a place I always wanted to work, and now that I am here, I love it. I learn something new every day. - Charley Mai Parker -Multi-Disciplinary RVN