Registered Veterinary Nurse

Animal Trust (UK); Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization in Blackburn seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to enhance nursing skills and provide substantial care in a diverse caseload. With three theatres and a dedicated dental suite, the clinic fosters a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture. Benefits include 6 weeks holiday, CPD funding, a contributory pension scheme, and various staff discounts. The role consists of 40 hours a week with a potential for part-time applicants, focused on delivering accessible veterinary care.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays

CPD and certificate funding available

52 Weeks sickness benefit

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Contributory pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Access to counselling support

Store discounts through Vivup

E-Car Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff Discount

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Utilise nursing skills in a diverse caseload, including substantial surgery and orthopaedic cases.
• Contribute to high quality nursing care in a clinic with three theatres and a dedicated dental suite.
• Support a collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture focused on clinical excellence.

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced RVN looking for a change? Do you seek a role that enables you to utilise your nursing skills and make a difference?

Blackburn Animal Trust is currently seeking a nurse who shares our mission of making veterinary care more accessible and affordable. The diverse caseload this position offers will allow your nursing skills to shine.

Located next to Rovers FC, Blackburn boasts three theatres, including a dedicated dental suite equipped with a dental x-ray. With seven well-appointed consulting rooms, we are equipped to deliver excellent care to our growing client base.

The diverse caseload at our Blackburn clinic makes it the perfect environment to showcase and enhance your skills. We handle a substantial surgery caseload, including orthopaedic cases.

At Animal Trust, you'll find a supportive and inclusive culture that values each individual's contribution. We operate without hierarchy, fostering an environment where every team member contributes to our shared commitment to clinical excellence.

About Animal Trust

Animal Trust stands out from other veterinary services. Firstly, we are a unique Community Interest Company, being the only veterinary CIC in the UK to date. Our primary focus isn't solely on maximising profits; instead, we are dedicated to delivering on our mission and ensuring enough profit to sustain our business in the long term.

Our vision is clear: No pet should go untreated or face euthanasia when there is a viable treatment option. We firmly believe that pet ownership should be accessible to all, acknowledging that individuals earning the Real Living Wage may encounter challenges in affording veterinary care when their pet falls ill. In response, we aim to assist. Our free consultations and transparent pricing enable our vets and nurses to break down the barriers that stand in the way of pets receiving the treatment they need

Commitments

40hrs a week

4 day week

Hours of work are between 08:00 – 19:00hrs

2:9 Saturday days (TOIL)

will consider Part time applicants

Responsibilities

• Utilise nursing skills in a diverse caseload, including substantial surgery and orthopaedic cases.
• Contribute to high quality nursing care in a clinic with three theatres and a dedicated dental suite.
• Support a collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture focused on clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or equivalent.

Benefits

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
• CPD and certificate funding available
• 52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
• Store discounts through Vivup
• E-Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff Discount
• Refer-a-Friend bonus