Locum Veterinary Nurse

jobs24.co.uk; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent practice in Swindon is seeking a dedicated locum RVN to provide high-quality nursing care while they search for a permanent replacement. This role offers the unique opportunity to work across three independent sites, with a supportive management team and a focus on continuous professional development. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience, excellent client care skills, and the ability to coach others in the nursing team. Join a passionate team that values both professional growth and a compassionate approach to animal welfare in a dynamic and open working environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in practice as a surgical and consulting RVN.
• Ability to coach others and provide quality client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical cases and provide consulting services as an RVN.
• Define your own role within the clinic with a focus on animal welfare.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Client care skills

Coaching nursing team

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Further qualifications in veterinary nursing

Job description

Lovely independent practice in Swindon is looking for a locum for a few weeks/months while they recruit a new permanent RVN:

• Operating from 3 independent sites
• Facilities at the main clinic allow cases to be dealt with in-house with little need for referral
• Supportive efficient management teams at each clinic
• 38 staff members with a nursing team of 16
• Teaching practice offering good caring support
• Open culture with emphasis on CPD

JOB ROLE

• Surgical and consulting RVN
• Able to cope with most surgical cases and schedule 3
• Freedom to define your own position within the clinic, ideally with a special interest.
• Quality of experience is more important than quantity, but would expect suitable candidates to have several years of experience in practice.
• Further qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Experienced client care skills
• Ability to coach others in the nursing team [clinical coach option]

DESIRABLE QUALITIES

• Organised and efficient
• Able to challenge themselves and always improve
• Passionate about their job and animal welfare
• Compassionate towards clients and able communicator
• A motivational team player who works well in an open culture
• Enjoys all aspects of their life, not just work