Inpatient Registered Veterinary Nurse

Animal Trust (UK); Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Ellesmere Port is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to lead inpatient care in a 24/7 hospital. This role involves managing patient care across various hospital services, including complex medical and surgical cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in inpatient and emergency critical care, ensuring high clinical standards are met. Benefits include generous holidays, CPD funding, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday

CPD funded

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Contributory pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Access to counselling support

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

Staff discount

E-Car Scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Strong interest in inpatient and emergency critical care.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient care across first opinion and referral.
• Conduct Continuous Rate Infusions (CRIs) and manage catheters.
• Handle a variety of complex medical and surgical cases.

Skills

Experienced RVN

Inpatient/ECC care

Clinical standards

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to take a leading role in our inpatient service at our 24/7 hospital in Ellesmere Port.

In this role, you’ll spend two weeks out of three on inpatient shifts, taking the lead in caring for patients across both the first opinion and referral sides of the hospital. You’ll ensure every patient receives the very best care, supported by a talented and experienced team of RVNs.

To provide variety, you’ll also spend one week out of three working on the GP side of the hospital, rotating through theatre and consults.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting patients through their treatment and recovery, while being part of a supportive and highly skilled hospital team.

The perfect candidate will be an experienced RVN with a keen interest in inpatient/ECC care with great clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Rate Infusions (CRIs)
• Indwelling catheters
• A wide variety of complex medical and surgical cases

About Animal Trust

Animal Trust stands out from other veterinary services. Firstly, we are a unique non-profit, Community Interest Company. Our primary focus isn't solely on maximising profits; instead, we are dedicated to delivering on our mission and ensuring enough profit to sustain our business in the long term.

Our vision is clear: No pet should go untreated or face euthanasia when there is a viable treatment option. We firmly believe that pet ownership should be accessible to all, acknowledging that individuals earning the Real Living Wage may encounter challenges in affording veterinary care when their pet falls ill. In response, we aim to assist. Our free consultations and transparent pricing enable our vets and nurses to break down the barriers that stand in the way of pets receiving the treatment they need

Rota & Hours

• 3-week rolling pattern
• A mix of 12-hour shifts with 1 hour unpaid lunch and 10.5 hour days with 30 min unpaid lunch.
• 1 in 3 weekends
• Average 39 hours per week
• Share of bank holidays

Benefits

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
• CPD funded
• 52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Store discounts with Vivup
• Staff discount
• E-Car Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus