Out of Hours Vet Nurse Role

Prospect Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization seeks a qualified veterinary nurse to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves alternating between kennel nursing and operational duties, with opportunities for career progression and professional development. You will play a key role in assisting with operations, performing essential nursing tasks, and ensuring high levels of patient care. A commitment to ongoing training and a passion for emergency care is essential.

Benefits

Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service

Professional memberships paid

CPD allowance and potential for future certificate support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered to work as a veterinary nurse with the RCVS.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Interest and passion for emergency and critical care.

Responsibilities

• Work 1 in 4 weeks of night shifts, followed by a week off.
• 5 days in kennels, followed by 5 days in operations.
• Perform anaesthetics, X-rays, and assist in theatre.

Skills

Interest in emergency and critical care

Education

Registered veterinary nurse (RCVS)

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Key Duties

• Work 1 in 4 weeks of night shifts, followed by a week off.
• 5 days working as a kennels nurse, followed by 5 days on operations as part of an 8-week rota with shared weekend duties (3 in 8).
• Performing anaesthetics, X-rays, in-house labs, assisting in theatre, preparing for theatre, and scheduling 3 nursing shifts.

Package and Benefits

• Salary of up to £28,000
• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
• Professional memberships paid
• CPD allowance and potential for future certificate support
• Career progression opportunities

Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements

• Registered to work as a veterinary nurse with the RCVS
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Interest and passion for emergency and critical care