Flexi Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

CPD allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Linnaeus Davies Referrals is seeking a Flexi Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a leading small animal referral centre. The role offers 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a 1:4 weekend rota and a starting salary of £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

You will work across Theatre, Diagnostics and Wards, delivering high standards of nursing, supported by a comprehensive induction and a strong, diverse nursing team.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 1 year experience.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to work in a busy environment.
• Strong commitment to high standards of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Care for a varied multi-disciplinary caseload across Theatre, Diagnostics and Wards.
• Utilise a wide range of nursing skills to support patient care.
• Maintain high standards of service with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Complete a comprehensive 12-week induction programme.

Skills

Hands-on nursing

Flexible

Attention to detail

Education

RVN – over 1 year qualified

Job description

Flexi Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Davies Referrals

Hours: 40 hours/week Monday-Friday plus 1:4 weekends

Salary: Starting from £29,000/annum, depending on experience

Qualification - over 1 year qualified

_ Ready to make a difference? Here’s where to do it: _

At Davies Referrals, one of the largest and most diverse small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe. What we are: passionate, dedicated and totally committed to delivering truly outstanding care. What you are: driven, determined and someone who loves hands-on nursing.

Outstanding care needs outstanding carers. Join us and you join a strong nursing team in a supportive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to nurse at the highest level, developing your skills and working on an interesting and varied caseload with a team of veterinary specialists who are second to none. Every day is different from the last, with unique challenges offering a constant opportunity to learn and progress.

Your role and responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has opened at Davies veterinary Specialists for a Registered Veterinary Nurse that is over 1 year qualified to join our Flexi Nursing team.

As part of the Flexi team, you will utilise a wide range of nursing skills to help care for a varied multi-disciplinary caseload across our Theatre, Diagnostics and Wards departments.

This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about all aspects of nursing.

You must be enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy being busy. Having high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential, together with being committed to providing high standards of service.

Previous referral experience is not necessary to apply as you will receive a comprehensive 12-week induction programme to prepare you for your role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Life Assurance policy
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with PetPlan
• Private Medical Insurance - AXA Health
• Wellness package, including;
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Health Assured, 24-7 People support platform
  • Gym membership discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Flu vaccine voucher

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.

Davies Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Davies Referrals, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team [e-mail].