Registered Veterinary Nurse

Falkland (Newbury); Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Newbury is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role offers competitive pay up to £30,000 depending on experience. Responsibilities include supporting veterinary surgeons and maintaining high standards of patient care. The position is 40 hours per week over 4 days with 1:8 weekends. Candidates can also apply for part-time positions. Benefits include generous annual leave, funded CPD, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD

Pension scheme

Colleague discount on pet products

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary nurse (RVN).
• Commitment to quality client service and patient care.
• Ability to comply with professional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work actively within the clinical support team.
• Participate in nursing rota as directed.
• Provide assistance to veterinary surgeons.

Skills

Active participation in clinical support

High standards of client service

Patient care skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse at Falklands Vets - Up to £30,000 DOE

Established in 1989 Falklands Vets is a small but busy practice, with a loyal client base and varied caseload, including exotics. Set in the market town of Newbury and surrounded by the country\'s most beautiful countryside. The practice is a stones throw away from the town centre that boasts independent and high street shops and restaurants, charter and specialist markets, and first-class arts and cultural experiences.

We are searching for a RVN to join our passionate team at Falklands Vets on either a full or part time basis. The successful candidate will be working with a strong team of RVNs to carry our consultations, surgeries and Schedule 3 procedures in our busy practice.

The position is for 40 hours a week over 4 days with 1:8 weekends (on call until 7pm), but part time will also be considered. We are also open to a 2nd year or a newly qualified RVN.

Responsibilities

• To work as an active member of the clinical support team.
• To fully participate in the Nursing rota as directed by the Head Nurse.
• To provide the highest standards of client service and patient care.
• To ensure the timely and effective communication with all colleagues working in the Practice.
• To provide assistance and support for the Veterinary Surgeons within the Practice environment.
• To comply with all professional regulations, legislations and standards associated with independent accreditation such as the RCVS practice standards scheme.
• To comply with CVS\'s H&S policies and attending relevant training as required.

Benefits

• 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
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra day\'s 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 click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

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