Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Carmarthen is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will work with small animals, supporting a dedicated team and benefit from a modern facility. This role offers opportunities for career development, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate veterinary professionals.

Benefits

Up to 9 weeks annual leave

Fully funded CPD

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Access to mental health resources

Colleague discounts on pet treatments

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in small animal care.
• Ability to conduct nurse consults and perform Schedule 3 procedures.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to small animals in a modern veterinary hospital.
• Assist veterinarians in procedures and consultations.
• Support and mentor new graduates in the team.

Skills

Nursing skills in veterinary medicine

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital - Fixed Term Contract to cover 12-month maternity.

Looking to join a 22 strong Nursing/PCA team? Want to work in a modern hospital with no OOH shifts? Then look no further!

Salary banding starting from £27k, great benefits and fully encouraged further training!

Position details

Here at Carmarthen Veterinary Centre and Hospital we are excited to welcome a new Registered Veterinary Nurse to our day team! This role will be working alongside our team of 14 RVNs, 4 SVNs and 4 PCAs, 10 Vets and our amazing support team in our modern, well-equipped hospital. As our new RVN you will be working with small animals only, Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30am-7:30pm. We also have a 1:6 weekend rota with time back in lieu. You will have the opportunity to run your own nurse consults and work on schedule 3 procedures in this role while also working alongside our 2 Cert holder AVP Vets and supporting our New Graduates as well. The site has a newly installed CT scanner so the role would suit a Veterinary Nurse who is looking for the opportunity to enhance imaging skills.

No night OOH required as we have our own dedicated OOH team.

Hours

Ideally this is a full time role working 40 hours per week however we will consider applications for part time hours too.

If you are studying and would be interested in joining us please get in touch to discuss.

Career development

As part of our mission to be the employer of choice within the Veterinary industry, we have launched our ‘Nursing Career Pathway' which has been developed to give a clear career progression route for nurses across our first opinion, referral and equine practices. As a Nurse within our CVS family, you truly can have a lifelong career which can take you in many directions. Be the Nurse you want to be! Find out more on this amazing opportunity here: https://vimeo.com/907579490/1f7fab9f0c?share=copy

Benefits

• Salary up to £29,000 FTE depending on experience
• Up to 9 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional four weeks of annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Fully encouraged and generously funded CPD
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• International secondment opportunities to locations such as Australia
• VDS and RCVS fees covered
• Employee assistance programme
• Scottish Widows Pension and access to free financial and mortgage advice
• Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions, over 300 across CVS.
• 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
• A range of other flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work, Gymflex and more!
• Free on-site parking

Do you want to join our team?

If so, please click "Apply Now" and we will be in contact with you shortly!