Registered veterinary nurse

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD funded

Staff discount schemes

Life assurance

Wellness programme

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Job summary

Bay Vets is recruiting two Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) to join a friendly small animal team across Lancaster, Morecambe and Milnthorpe sites. You will assist with inpatient care, theatre nursing, consultations, and support diagnostic procedures, reporting to the Clinical Nursing Manager or Lead Veterinary Nurse.

Flexible full-time or part-time options and shared weekend rota. Joining Bay Vets offers a varied caseload with access to an in-house CT scanner, generous CPD support, and

Qualifications

• RVN registration and professional qualification.
• Patient care and teamwork in a busy practice environment.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care, theatre nursing, and routine nursing duties.
• Assist with admissions and discharges, and day-to-day patient care.
• Support diagnostic procedures and client communication.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Compassionate

Education

RVN qualification

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Reporting to: Clinical Nursing Manager or Lead Veterinary Nurse Location: Lancaster, Morecambe, Milnthorpe Surgeries, Bay Vets Salary: From £27,810 per annum FTE depending on experience Hours: Full time or Part time

About the Role Bay Vets is looking for 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) to join our friendly and supportive small animal team. Our team includes 19 RVNs, 2 SVNS and 4 PCA's , working collaboratively across four practices located close to the beautiful Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RVN who enjoys working as part of a busy, supportive team and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care. We have vacancies for an RVN at our Lancaster, Morecambe & Milnthorpe sites, so please speak to us if you have a location and shift preference. Reporting to the Clinical Nursing Manager or Lead Veterinary Nurse, you will play an important role in maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring patients receive excellent care throughout their time in practice. Our practices offer a varied first opinion and referral caseload, including orthopaedics, spinal surgery, soft tissue surgery and medicine. With access to an in-house CT scanner, this role provides a great opportunity to develop and expand your nursing skills in a varied and rewarding clinical environment. You will work closely with the veterinary and nursing teams to support the smooth running of the practice, assisting with patient care from admission through to discharge. The role will involve a mix of responsibilities including inpatient care, theatre nursing, consultations, and supporting diagnostic procedures. We are looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and a strong communicator, with a proactive approach to teamwork and patient care.

Working Pattern Full time or Part time Weekend rota: 1 in 4 or 5 weekend days (shared fairly across the team)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• RCVS fees paid
• CPD encouraged and funded, including support to certificate level
• Access to a wide range of internal and external CPD opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Wellness programme, including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental health support resources
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

Our Commitment to Wellbeing and Inclusion

At Bay Vets, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our team members. We have trained Mental Health First Aiders across our practices and provide access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for all staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a workplace culture that is inclusive, supportive and diverse for all our colleagues.

Salary Value:£27,800 per annum; Salary Description: Salary from £27,800, depending on experience