Lead Veterinary Nurse (HVN) (Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN))

Tempus Recruitment; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers a varied caseload and the chance to develop your skills in a new, state-of-the-art facility. You will work alongside a talented team of veterinarians, contributing to all aspects of patient care, including anaesthesia and surgical nursing. The practice encourages nurses to take on clinical coaching roles, fostering the next generation of veterinary professionals. If you're passionate about animal care and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Paid CPD

Paid RCVS fees

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) is essential.
• Ability to engage in all aspects of veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a skilled team of vets and nurses.
• Engage in anaesthesia, surgical nursing, and diagnostics.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Anaesthesia

Surgical Nursing

Diagnostics

Inpatient Care

Clinical Coaching

Education

Veterinary Nursing Qualification

Tools

Blood Machines

X-ray Equipment

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Laparoscopy Kit

Job description

Lead Veterinary Nurse (HVN) (Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN))

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The Package

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Certificates encouraged and funded
• Company Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Paid CPD (pro-rata)
• Paid RCVS fees

Job Description

About The Role

Our client is an independent practice with four branches covering different areas in Suffolk.

Ideal Candidate

They are looking for an experienced, innovative, and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to form a core part of their growing team as Deputy Head/Senior Vet Nurse as they prepare to move into their brand-new purpose-built practice.

Caseload

The role they are offering is guaranteed to give a varied caseload and opportunity to further develop your skills.

Facilities

They have comprehensive in-house diagnostics including blood machines, x-ray, ultrasound, and multiparameter monitoring, alongside endoscopy and laparoscopy kit available across their branches. Nurses engage in all aspects of care including anaesthesia, surgical nursing, diagnostics, inpatient care, and nurse clinics. They encourage their nurses to become clinical coaches to help train the next generation of RVNs.

The Team

You will be collaborating with an experienced team of vets with varied interests, many of whom are working towards or are already certificate holders. Their nursing team is highly skilled and has varied areas of special interest.

The Rota

This is a full-time role worked as a 38-hour week over four days – 8am to 6.30pm plus one in three Saturday mornings – 8am to 1pm.

Interested In The Role?

We understand you will need more information about this role as we have only provided a “Snapshot” of the position. Please do reach out to Evie Godwin at [e-mail] or call our office on 01626 245 098.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Veterinary Services

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