Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Dawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Health plan

Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Up to 33 days holiday

Job summary

CVS Group's Haygate Vets in Wellington is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our busy small animal practice. You will provide compassionate nursing care to patients and support owners, working as part of a friendly, supportive team.

The role is 40 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota. It is a fixed-term contract until December 2027, with ongoing training and a clear nursing career pathway.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with valid registration
• Ability to provide nursing care to small animal patients
• Proactive team player with good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and support owners
• Assist vets in all clinical procedures
• Maintain high quality care and practice standards
• Participate in training and development opportunities

Skills

RVN nursing

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

CT/X-ray/ultrasound familiarity

Job description

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Wellington team. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• We are looking for someone to join our team on a fixed term contract until December 2027 to work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota. We can be flexible with what days and can even consider a rota'd pattern of 4 days one week, 5 days the next.

Haygate Vets, Wellington is a busy, well-established small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists proud of their strong community feel. Our facilities include a newly installed CT machine, lap kit, high-spec lab equipment, multiparameter, oscillometric BP machines, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, and ultrasound, along with separate nurse consult rooms, wards, and theatres, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. As a training practice, we provide ample opportunities for development through utilising our nurses to perform Schedule 3 procedures, support student nurses. Based in the large market town of Wellington in mid-Shropshire, the practice benefits from excellent transport links, including close proximity to the M54, providing easy access to Telford, Shrewsbury, and beyond, while also being on the doorstep of stunning countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts - 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.