Registered Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Colne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Colne is seeking a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to support surgical and inpatient care. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 to £34,000, balanced work hours, and inclusive team culture. The successful candidate will be involved in pre-operative and post-operative care, alongside general nursing duties. This position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Generous CPD (including funded Certificates)

Social events and emphasis on wellbeing

Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)

Exclusive company and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Good general nursing skills essential.
• Strong customer service skills and a cheerful demeanor.
• Interest in animal welfare is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Organise pre-operative bookings and admit patients.
• Monitor anaesthetics and assist in post-operative care.
• Conduct general nursing duties including daily clinics.

Skills

General nursing skills

Customer service skills

Enthusiasm for animal welfare

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Exciting things are happening at Colne Vets for Pets! As we grow and evolve, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting role for a Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to thrive, develop, and grow with us.

• This role is a Full-Time position 37.5h with only 1 in 4 Saturdays, giving you a fantastic work/life balance.
• Primarily an inpatient and surgical care role. Could also suit a confident newer graduated nurse as we have fantastic support from our very experienced nurse team.
• Fantastic salary 29-34k depending on experience.

About Us

Colne Vets for Pets is located in the Pets at Home store, with 4 consult rooms, a dental and imaging suite, a separate induction area, prep room and lab room, a large colleague space, and a quiet waiting area. Having PSS accreditation, achieving Cat friendly, Rabbit friendly and Dogs Trust Dog friendly status, we will be continuing to work towards becoming a Fear Free practice. We are on the edge of town, with the M65 and train station only ¼ of a mile from the practice. If you’re ready for your next move and this role sounds like a great fit for your career aspirations, then we’d love to hear from you! You will be joining an existing clinical team of 4 vets, 5 RVNs and 4 FTE VCAs.

About the Role

We are looking for a colleague to take on a pivotal role in our surgical work, organising pre-operative booking, admitting patients, monitoring anaesthetics, recovering, and discharging patients, along with follow up post-operative calls. Assistance from VCAs is given with turning around theatre, and patient preparation. There will be other general nursing duties and we have daily established nurse clinics, including some shared vet/nurse clinics for routine care.

To apply you will have good general nursing and great customer service skills, be cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in animal welfare, and a reassuring manner for our clients.

In Return

• Competitive salary range of £28,000 to £34,000 and depending on experience
• No OOH or overnight in patient checks
• Generous CPD (including funded Certificates)
• Social events and emphasis on wellbeing
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards

We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact

To arrange a chat to find out more or if you would like to register your interest, please reach out to [e-mail].

Location

BB8 8LU

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!