Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Penzance; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Penzance is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role offers a coastal work environment with responsibilities including patient care, assistance in routine and emergency cases, and opportunities for skill development. The position pays up to £30,000 depending on experience, with benefits like staff discounts and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Good general nursing experience and excellent customer service skills.
• Cheerful and enthusiastic approach with genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Willingness to develop further skills in line with the practice’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and monitor anaesthetics, recover, and discharge patients.
• Assist with routine and emergency cases, triage, minor surgeries, and blood tests.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment.

Skills

General nursing experience

Customer service skills

Enthusiastic approach

Job description

Overview

Do you love Sea/Sand/Sun... would you like to work with a sea view and enjoy a stroll on the beach at lunchtime? An exciting opportunity has arisen at our small animal practice in Penzance Vets for Pets for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and welcoming team.

Based on the Penzance Retail Park, our bright, spacious, air conditioned surgery is purpose built to industry leading standards with state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities. We are near St Michael’s Mount as well as some fantastic beaches, so you could enjoy a lunchtime walk along the seafront. The coastal path from Penzance to St Ives offers outdoor opportunities on your days off.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and monitor anaesthetics, recovering and discharging patients with support from ANAs and an SVN with turning around theatre and patient prep.
• Work as part of a team under supervision of veterinarians, rotating through roles such as admits, theatre/opera, consults, dispensary, and other duties as needed.
• Assist with routine and emergency cases, triage, minor surgery, x-rays, and blood tests.
• Maintain equipment and support a busy practice with regular CPD and hands-on duties.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment and assist with cleaning and prep for the next day.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Good general nursing experience and excellent customer service skills.
• Cheerful, down-to-earth, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Willingness to develop further skills in line with the practice’s needs.
• Full or Part Time hours available with a 1 in 4 Saturday schedule; Open Monday to Friday 08:30am–07:00pm and Saturday 08:30am–3:00pm.

Team & Development

You will have support from a dedicated team of 4 Vets, 3 Receptionists and 2 Veterinary Care Assistants. We are committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for certificates and ongoing development funded by the practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience).
• Staff discounts, rewards scheme and more.

Location

TR18 3AP. We are located in a coastal area with access to beaches and outdoor pursuits on days off.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life. We value and celebrate difference and encourage our people to be their best selves. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in and to remove barriers to create opportunities for exceptional talent and potential. If you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!