Registered Veterinary Nurse

Anton Vets; Andover; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Andover is seeking a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to care for inpatients, including exotic animals. The role offers a flexible rota with opportunities for further study and career progression. Competitive salary up to £35,000 (FTE), generous CPD funding, and various employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000 (FTE)

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Fully funded CPD

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

VDS and RCVS fees covered

Employee assistance programme

Colleague discount on pet treatments

Free on-site parking

Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work and Gymflex

Qualifications

• Background in veterinary nursing or eagerness to learn.
• Experience with a mix of exotics and small animals.
• Willingness to assist with surgeries and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Caring for inpatients, including exotics and small animals.
• Assisting the on-call vet with emergencies.
• Supporting further study to certificate level.

Skills

Experience with exotic animals

Willingness to learn

Emergency case assistance

Job description

Overview

Here at Anton Vets in Andover, we are excited to welcome a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team.

As our new OOH Veterinary Nurse, you will work 7 nights on (7pm - 8am) and 14 nights off. We can be flexible to build a rota that would suit you, with the option to join us on the daytime rota for some shifts if you would like to.

The role will involve caring for inpatients; a mix of exotics and small animals. We treat and hospitalise a wide range of species from bearded dragons, rabbits and chickens to penguins and most things in between. You will also assist the on-call vet with emergency cases and surgeries as required.

If you have a background in exotics or are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you!

We are keen on CPD and career progression and would support further study to certificate level if you are looking to gain further qualifications.

Practice facilities

Our practice is purpose built with 8 consulting rooms, 2 large operating theatres, a separate dental theatre, imaging suite, 6 wards including a separate exotic ward, as well as CT scanner and ultrasound to support diagnostics.

Benefits

• A competitive salary up to £35,000 (FTE) depending on experience, plus additional allowance for annual leave and CPD
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fully encouraged and generously funded CPD
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• VDS and RCVS fees covered
• Employee assistance programme
• 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
• Free on-site parking
• A range of other flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work, Gymflex and more!

Career progression

There are many opportunities and pathways for nurses within our wider group. If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is! Click here to find out more: https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy

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