Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Glossop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice

Employer pension scheme

Wellness program

Cycle to work

Referral rewards

Job summary

Victoria Vets in Glossop (Part of Anicura) is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team. The role is full-time (40 hours/week), primarily based at the Glossop practice with occasional shifts at Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Shifts run between 8am and 7pm and duties include inpatient care, nurse clinics and theatre work. The practice features multiple diagnostic and care facilities, a supportive nursing team of 10 RVNs with CPD opportunities and a culture encouraging

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic RVN to join our fun and friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of patient care and carry out general nursing duties, maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Communicate with clients to help them understand and provide the best possible healthcare for their pets.

Job description

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Victoria Vets, Glossop ( Part of Anicura)

Hours: 40 hours per week, between the hours of 8am and 7pm

Salary: From £29,000 per annum depending on experience

The Role

Victoria Vets are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our fun and friendly team across our Peak District practices.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), based primarily at our main practice in Glossop, with occasional shifts at our clinic in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Shifts will vary between 8am and 7pm, covering a range of duties including inpatient care, nurse clinics and theatre work.

Our facilities include four consultation rooms, including a dedicated nurse consulting room, separate dog and cat wards, an isolation ward and an in-house laboratory. We also offer a range of services and equipment, including ultrasound, endoscopy and digital X-ray, including dental X-ray.

You will be joining a supportive nursing team currently made up of 10 RVNs, one SVN and one PCA. We are looking for a nurse who is keen to work to their full potential, bring positive energy to the team and make the most of the opportunities available within the practice.

Our nurses are highly valued and supported to develop their skills and work to the best of their potential. We actively encourage nurses to utilise their full range of nursing skills, with Schedule 3 duties encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a consistently high standard of patient care and undertaking all general nursing duties within the practice, making full use of their nursing skills to maximise the care we provide. This will include maintaining accurate clinical records, ensuring the premises and patient areas are kept to a high clinical standard, and actively engaging with and delivering high-quality patient care initiatives.

You will also play an important role in communicating with clients to help them understand and provide the best possible healthcare for their pets. We encourage all team members to take part in relevant continuing professional development (CPD) and to share their knowledge and learning with the wider team.

Our benefits Include:

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme