Registered Veterinary Nurse

Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Maidstone is seeking a passionate Twilight/OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will be involved in managing emergency consults and surgeries, assisting the day team, and ensuring high standards of clinical care. The role offers a salary of up to £41,800, 25 days annual leave, and various benefits including fully funded CPD and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience of emergency and night work preferred but not essential.
• Management/supervisor experience a bonus but again not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover twilight shifts starting at 4pm.
• Assist the day team and manage patient transfers.
• Handle emergency consults and surgeries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Twilight/OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital in the OOH Team.

PETS Evening Supervisor role:

• Week 1: 4pm-12am for 7 days
• Week 2: 4pm-12am Wednesday and Thursday
• Twilight shift cover starting at 4pm (helping the day team where needed, getting a handover from the NM team, discussing transfers of patients from subscribing practices, dealing with emergency consults/ emergency surgeries etc)
• OOH experience preferred but not essential
• Management/supervisor experience a bonus but again not essential
• We are looking for a hard working team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Salary up to £41,800 based on a FTE 40 hour week and is paid pro rata

We are a Tier 3 accredited Hospital who provide only the highest standards of care to our patients. Our practice is fantastically well equipped with all the usual tech, tools and toys that we need to do high quality clinical work. We are looking for a hard working, self motivated nurse with a desire to continually improve clinical care within a busy hospital environment.

Our team is made up of 17 fantastic veterinary surgeons, all with varying interests and skills, meaning we see a large range of interesting cases. Our nursing team is 16 strong and is encouraged to pursue their own interests and professional development. We have a great support team and practice manager who work hard to ensure the practice runs smoothly. We are looking for a hardworking team player with excellent communication skills and high standards of clinical care. Experience of emergency and night work preferred but not essential.

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Clearly defined career pathways for our Nurses within the wider group
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Please contact Emily in the recruitment team at [e-mail] for further details or an informal chat.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.