Emergency Registered Veterinary Nurse (Primary Care)

Linnaeus Group; Monkspath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare provider in Monkspath, UK is seeking experienced veterinary nurses. The role involves providing emergency care in a multi-disciplinary environment, supporting the provision of emergency referrals, and delivering exceptional inpatient care. Candidates should have at least two years of nursing experience, particularly in emergency work. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities, a supportive team atmosphere, and comprehensive benefits including CPD funding and wellness programs.

Benefits

External CPD funded

Extensive free online 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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for cases from local primary care practices.
• Support the provision of emergency referrals alongside Emergency Vets.
• Deliver exceptional inpatient care to emergency cases.

Skills

Emergency care skills

Primary care experience

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the leading small animal referral centres in the world, having been delivering the highest possible standard of pet healthcare for over 30 years. Our vision is to 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. Willows is widely known for delivery of CPD, and we strongly encourage all our associates to continually develop their skills and knowledge. 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. In‑patient care is a priority and includes 24‑hour veterinary and nursing cover, with support from a team of emergency vets and interns. 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Nurses qualified for at least two years
• Primary care experience in a hospital environment desirable
• Experience in emergency work also very useful
• BE PART OF ONE OF THE UK'S LEADING SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CENTRES!

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 levels 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Rotation

• 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, RCVS and VDS fees paid

Benefits

• 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, eye care voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme

Wellness

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.