Registered Veterinary Nurse

WR Health; Kenyon; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time position at a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Leigh, England. The nurse will provide hands-on care, support various departments, and enjoy generous leave plus professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate should be proactive, with an RVN qualification and strong teamwork skills.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Funding for external CPD

Staff discount schemes

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care including Schedule 3 activities.
• Support the theatre and anaesthesia team.
• Collaborate with experienced vets and nurses.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Leigh

£27,000 per annum. This is a full‑time role of 40 hours spread over 4 days at a 24‑hour Veterinary Hospital in Leigh, Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Circulating through multiple departments, including theatre, consultations, pharmacy, emergency, and inpatient care.
• Providing hands‑on nursing care, including Schedule 3 activities.
• Supporting the theatre and anaesthesia team, if this aligns with your interests.
• Collaborating with our experienced team of vets and nurses to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Participating in a 1‑in‑5 weekend rota.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A commitment to providing excellent patient and client care.
• A desire to learn and grow within a forward‑thinking practice.

Day‑to‑Day

Your day‑to‑day activities will vary, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment. You may find yourself assisting in theatre, supporting consultations, managing pharmacy tasks, or providing care to inpatients. With 10‑hour shifts between 7 am and 8 pm, spread over four days a week, you\'ll enjoy a balanced schedule that allows for personal time and professional fulfilment.

Benefits

• Generous Leave: 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
• Professional Support: RCVS & VDS fees paid, external CPD funded, and access to an extensive free online CPD program.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career progression and further training, including certificates.
• Financial Perks: Staff discount schemes, e-car salary sacrifice scheme, and recruitment referral reward scheme.
• Health & Wellness: Life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, wellness programs, employee assistance program, eye care voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Pension: Employer contribution pension scheme.

Interested in hearing more? Call Ellie Forrest on (phone number removed) or Email (url removed).

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