Registered Veterinary Nurse

Carmarthen Veterinary Centre and Hospital; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern veterinary hospital in Carmarthen seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their day team. The role involves working with small animals in a supportive environment with no out-of-hours shifts. Competitive salary up to £29,000 FTE, generous leave options, and continuous professional development opportunities are included. Ideal for those looking to enhance their veterinary skills and career path.

Benefits

Up to 9 weeks annual leave

Fully funded CPD

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Colleague discount on pet treatments

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with small animals.
• Ability to run nurse consults.
• Knowledge of schedule 3 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the team of RVNs, SVNs, and Vets.
• Enhance imaging skills using the newly installed CT scanner.
• Participate in a 1:6 weekend rota.

Skills

Veterinary nursing skills

Imaging skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

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.

About the role

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. 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.

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 and 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!

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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

How to apply

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