Lead RVN (Carmarthen)

British Veterinary Association; Swansea; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Weighbridge Referrals Centre as a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse in a brand-new role at our Carmarthen Veterinary Centre. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team. Enjoy no night shifts and a pathway for career progression in the thriving veterinary field.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Generously funded CPD

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Access to Mental Health champions

Excellent colleague discounts

Industry leading ShareSave scheme

Flexible benefits (Cycle to Work, Gymflex)

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the ability to manage a small team.
• Experience with small animals required.
• No night duties as OOH team is dedicated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of RVNs and receptionists.
• Work with small animals and schedule 3 procedures.
• Collaborate with specialists and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Team Management

Nursing Skills

Client Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Weighbridge Referrals Centre is excited to welcome a Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse to our day team in this brand-new position. This role will be based at Carmarthen Veterinary Centre and Hospital, where our team is currently located ahead of an upcoming relocation.

This role will be working alongside our team of 10 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 3 PCA's, 10 Vets and our amazing support team in our modern, well-equipped hospital. As our new RVN you will be working with small animals only, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am-6.30pm. You will have the opportunity to work on schedule 3 procedures in this role while also working alongside our Cert holder AVP Vet and an orthopaedic specialist . You will line manage a small team of RVNs and receptionists.

No night OOH required as we have our own dedicated OOH team.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Lead RVN role at 40 hours per week, with a starting salary of £37,000.

As part of our mission to be the employer of choice within the veterinary industry, we have launched our 'Nursing Career Pathway', offering a clear route for progression across first opinion, referral and equine practices. As a Lead Nurse within our CVS family, you can build a long-term, rewarding career. Be the Nurse you want to be!
Find out more about the pathway here: CVS Nursing Career Pathway

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional four weeks of annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Receive an extra day's leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Fully encouraged and generously funded CPD
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• VDS and RCVS fees covered
• Employee assistance programme
• Scottish Widows Pension and access to free financial and mortgage advice
• Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions, over 300 across CVS
• Excellent colleague discount on pet treatments and products, including free consults
• Opportunity to join our industry leading ShareSave scheme and share in the success of our business
• A range of other flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work, Gymflex and more!
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Do you want to join our team?

If so, please click "Apply Now" and we will be in contact with you shortly! For an informal chat about the role or for any queries please email Sophie [e-mail]