Registered Veterinary Nurse

Cinque Ports Vets; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Solihull is seeking a dedicated veterinary nurse to join their team. The role involves general nursing duties, assisting vets, and promoting high standards of care. With opportunities for professional development and standard benefits including holidays and CPD funding, this position is ideal for passionate individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience with general nursing duties and assisting veterinary surgeons.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and provide efficient service.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all general nursing duties and assist veterinary surgeons.
• Administer treatments and dispense medication as instructed.
• Ensure accurate records are kept and support health and safety protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Permanent position: 40 hours + 1 in 4 weekends.

We are recruiting for a full time role but would consider job share. Our main practice at Solihull is open from 8am to 7pm and the rota reflects this. The branch sites are open 9am to 7pm. We also have our own separate team that provide an in-house night service covering 7pm to 8am, 7 days a week.

We have a great team at 608, a good mix of longstanding associates and more newly qualified, and often home-grown, nurses. Established for over 90 years, 608 Vet Practice offer primary care services for small animals and pets in the locations of Solihull, Acocks Green and Bentley Health. All our practices offer a full range of veterinary care, 24 hours a day seven days a week from our highly experienced team who strive to provide excellent quality veterinary care.

We are a busy practice so need the successful applicant to be keen to get stuck in. We have a nurse role scanner structure for our PCA & Nurse team that means you have definite goals for your career and the opportunity to discuss with your line manager how to move forward. We are part of Linnaeus, so future opportunities can be varied and well supported.

We believe that our nursing team should be allowed to work to the full extent of their license and are happy to provide the training and support needed to achieve this.

Some of your duties will include:

• undertake all general nursing duties and provide assistance to veterinary surgeons as needed

• Take ownership of your duties and carry them out to a high standard

• administer treatments and dispense medication as instructed by the vet and in accordance with professional guidelines and practice policies

• ensure accurate records are kept

• providing an efficient, courteous and helpful service to all clients, suppliers and external contacts

• carry out the admission and discharge of patients; the accuracy of which is of vital importance

• demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and the support the development of your colleagues

• liaise between the nursing team and other teams within the practice to ensure effective communication

• provide support if necessary to cover low staffing periods

• engage and promote health and safety protocols

• participate in the celaning and maintenance of the premises and animal areas and particularly the clinical areas

• ensure effective stock rotation/replenishment where applicable

Our standard 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

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.