Multidisciplinary Registered Veterinary Nurse

Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare provider in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull seeks a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its multidisciplinary team. The role involves rotating through various specialties and providing exceptional patient care. Candidates should have at least 1 year of post-registration experience and a collaborative mindset. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• A registered veterinary nurse with at least 1 year post-registration experience.
• Previous referral experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Confidence in providing support to students, interns, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all areas of the hospital including various specialisms.
• Provide exceptional patient care and support to the team.

Skills

Passion for specialist nursing

Collaborative mindset

Supportive figure for students and staff

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our multidiscipline team. We have an exceptional team at Willows with a range of specialisms and disciplines. As a multidiscipline RVN you will work within all areas of the hospital, rotating through each discipline, including cardiology, soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, as well as our primary care service.

What we're looking for

• A registered veterinary nurse with at least 1 year post registration experience.
• A passion for specialist nursing and commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• A collaborative mindset, someone who is keen to progress but also willing to collaborate when needed.
• A supportive figure, someone who feels confident in providing support where needed, for example students, residents, interns, visiting veterinary surgeons

Previous referral experience is desirable, but not essential as comprehensive training and support will be provided. We do however require at least 1 year worth of qualified experience; if you are a newly qualified RVN we can still consider your application however you will be required to join our post registration programme for your initial year.

Hours

This is a full-time position working an average of 38hr/week, including a share of weekends (1:6). Shift times are between 7am and 9pm, on a rota.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

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.

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the world's leading small animal referral centres, having been delivering the highest possible standard of pet healthcare for over 30 years.

Our vision is to provide an unrivalled clinical, patient, client and team experience recognised for excellence worldwide. Our values centre around the care of our patients, our clients, our referring vets, each other, and the environment to make A BETTER WORLD OF PETS.

Willows is widely known for the delivery of CPD, and we strongly encourage all our associates to continually develop their skills and knowledge. We employ over 250 Associates working as part of an outstanding multi-disciplinary team led by internationally-renowned Specialists. Our service teams include orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, clinical nutrition, oncology, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), anaesthesia and analgesia, diagnostic imaging and physiotherapy.

In-patient care is a priority and includes 24-hour veterinary and nursing cover, with support from a team of emergency vets and Interns. Our hospital facilities are of the highest quality, including on-site Siemens 64-slice CT, Siemens 1.5T MRI, two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers, two digital radiography rooms, ultrasonography, electro diagnostics, video endoscopy and an extensive range of advanced surgical equipment.

If you would like to apply for this position or discuss in more detail please contact [e-mail]