Emergency Registered Veterinary Nurse (Primary Care)

Linnaeus; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Solihull is seeking an Emergency Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide emergency care and support for critical cases. This permanent full-time position requires at least two years of experience in small animal practice. The role offers a unique opportunity to work within a talented team and benefits such as RCVS and VDS fees paid, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive wellness program. Interested candidates can apply directly to the provided contact.

Benefits

RCVS and VDS fees paid

BVNA membership paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Wellness program including: Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with a minimum of two years experience in small animal practice.
• Experience in primary care and emergency work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for a wide range of cases.
• Work with Emergency Vets to support emergency referrals.
• Deliver exceptional inpatient care to critical cases.

Skills

Emergency care

Inpatient care

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Nurse with at least two years of experience

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Emergency Registered Veterinary Nurse (Primary Care)
Location: Willows, Solihull
Job Type: Permanent Full time
Salary: £34,000, depending on experience

About Willows Veterinary Centre

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the leading small animal referral centres in the world, delivering the highest standard of pet healthcare for over 30 years. We provide an unrivalled clinical, patient, client and team experience that is recognised for excellence across the world. Our values centre around the care of our patients, our clients, our referring vets, each other, and the environment to make a Better World for Pets.

Team and Facilities

We employ over 250 associates working as part of an outstanding multi-disciplinary team led by internationally renowned specialists. Our service teams include Orthopaedics, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Oncology, Soft Tissue Surgery, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care, Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Diagnostic Imaging and Physiotherapy. Our hospital facilities are of the highest quality, including on-site Siemens 64-slice CT, Siemens 1.5T MRI, two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers, two digital radiography rooms, ultrasonography, electro diagnostics, video endoscopy and an extensive range of advanced surgical equipment.

Position

Due to expansion of our current team a great opportunity has arisen for an Emergency nurse to join our team working within our stunning, purpose-built, Veterinary Hospital. This role will provide a unique opportunity to:

• Provide emergency care for a wide range of cases from our local primary care practices
• Work alongside the Emergency Vets within a multiple disciplinary environment to support the provision of emergency referrals
• Deliver exceptional inpatient care to emergency cases requiring prolonged hospitalisation and to critical cases, with support from our Emergency Vets and ECC Specialists

The successful applicant would ideally have at least two year’s experience in small animal practice and share our values of providing the best possible level of care. There will be ample support and great case exposure for those interested in enrolling on a certificate or plenty of scope to develop your skills further.

Rota

The 8 week rota allows a combination of working day, evening and overnight shifts, as well as 3 weeks off built in to allow a great work life balance. The rota consists of:

• Week 1: Monday–Sunday – 7am–5pm shifts
• Week 2: Off shift
• Week 3: Monday–Sunday – 4pm–2am shifts
• Week 4: Off shift
• Week 5: Off shift
• Week 6: Monday–Friday – 12pm–10pm shifts
• Week 7: Tuesday–Thursday on call 7pm–11pm. Friday 11am–9pm, Saturday 10am–8pm, Sunday 7am–5pm
• Week 8: Monday 7am–5pm. Tuesday–Thursday on call 8am–12pm

Requirements

• Nurses qualified for at least two years
• Primary care experience in a hospital environment desirable
• Experience in emergency work also very useful

Benefits

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• BVNA membership paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

Application

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Rebecca Coleman
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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 Program which is available for everyone.