Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider based in Leigh is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary nurse to support their dedicated staff. The role includes assisting in various departments like theatre and emergency care, ensuring quality animal care. The ideal candidate should have a passion for veterinary nursing and be willing to work variable shifts. This is a full-time position with great work-life balance and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced sickness pay

Life Assurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary practice preferred.
• Ability to work variable shifts and weekends.
• Enthusiasm for learning and animal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various departments including theatre and emergency care.
• Provide hands-on nursing care and support to pets.
• Work collaboratively with veterinary team members.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Emergency care

Inpatient care

Theatre skills

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

Our busy first opinion 24hr Veterinary Hospital, based in Leigh near Manchester requires an enthusiastic veterinary nurse to help during the day.

The role can be circulating through multiple departments to include theatre, consults, pharmacy, emergency and inpatient care. We are also recruiting an RVN with keen interests towards a theatre and anaesthesia role.

Variable shift patterns available working 10 hours shifts from 7am to latest 8pm with a share of 1 in 5 weekends. The role is 40 hrs per week over 4 days allowing for great work life balance.

You will be working alongside our dedicated and experienced team of Vets and Nurses, which will enable you to learn new skills and grow within the practice.

We are a very hands-on nursing team with plenty of chance to use all your nursing skills including schedule 3 activities.

The practice is friendly, forward thinking and encourages nurse progression through various CPD avenues, many of our current staff have or are participating in certificates and further nurse training.

Benefits

• 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

About us

Established over ten years ago, My Vets Pets are dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary care for all aspects of your pet’s life.

Our goal is to provide a friendly, compassionate service to which you and your pets will want to return again and again that stays true to the core values of client care, friendliness and family that the practice was built upon.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss further, please get in touch with [e-mail]

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.