Registered Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Hinckley is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse. This full-time role involves a 4-day workweek and includes various nursing tasks such as X-rays and medical nursing. The position offers a starting salary of £27,450, generous holiday, and CPD allowances, with a supportive environment prioritizing staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Starting salary from £27,450

4.6 weeks annual holiday

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS/VDS fees paid

20% store discount

35% veterinary fee discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks such as X-rays and ultrasounds.
• Experience in a busy practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily running of the practice.
• Provide high standards of patient and client care.
• Involved in various aspects of nursing care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Experience with exotics

Job description

If you are an enthusiastic RVN looking to join a warm and friendly team, we would love to hear from you! Here at Hinckley, we are a locally owned practice supported by a larger organisation. Our clients love us, and we think you will too!

About us

You will be working alongside Partners Nicola Gray and Ignacio Martinez Robles and a friendly team of Vets, five Nurses, two student nurses, and an Animal Care Assistant. We prioritize our colleagues' wellbeing and foster a relaxed atmosphere, welcoming new ideas.

Our practice is located inside a busy Pets at Home store in town, offering free onsite parking, near a train station, with easy access to the M1, and close to East Midlands and Birmingham airports. We are a small animal practice with a high caseload of exotics, equipped with digital X-ray, in-house laboratory, ultrasound, and multi-parameter monitoring.

About you

You will assist in the daily running of the practice to ensure high standards of patient and client care. As a nurse, you will perform an essential clinical role, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills, pride in your work, and a willingness to learn about the business side of practice. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years' experience.

About the role

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, with a 4-day workweek to promote work-life balance. It includes 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9 am - 2:30 pm. You will be involved in all aspects of nursing care, including X-rays, bloods, catheters, ultrasounds, consults, GA, theatre work, medical nursing, dispensing, and Schedule 3 procedures. We encourage and support nurses to utilize their full potential.

Benefits

Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to high standards of care. Our benefits include:

• Starting salary from £27,450, increasing with experience
• Shared bank holiday rota (3/4 per year)
• 4.6 weeks annual holiday, increasing to 5.6 weeks after 2 years, plus birthday off
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Loyalty pay schemes
• Generous CPD allowance
• RCVS/VDS fees paid
• On-site exotic equipment
• 20% store discount
• 35% veterinary fee discount
• Close to major motorways and airports
• Near natural spots like Peak District
• Accessible to cities like Nottingham, Manchester, and London via train

If you'd like more information about this vacancy, please contact Abi from our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] for an informal, confidential chat.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if your skills don't perfectly match the listed criteria.