Registered Veterinary Nurse

Oundle Veterinary Surgery; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated veterinary practice in Peterborough seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £31,000 and a relocation allowance. Ideal candidates will have strong nursing skills, with responsibilities including consultations, anaesthesia, and patient care. The practice promotes a healthy work-life balance with no out-of-hours requirements, 6.6 weeks annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Pawsome Benefits - discounts

5% Employee/3% Employer Pension

Qualifications

• Strong nursing skills in consultations and inpatient care.
• Experience with anaesthesia and theatre work.
• Ability to perform radiology and laboratory diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consultations
• Anaesthesia and theatre work
• Inpatient care
• Radiology and ultrasonography
• Laboratory diagnostics

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Oundle Veterinary Surgery

Up to £31,000 DOE | £1,000 Relocation Allowance

Join Our Team

We’re looking for a hard-working and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Oundle Veterinary Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, well-equipped practice where nurse utilisation is highly valued, and no two days are the same.

Overview

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with flexibility to work over 4 or 5 days. Shifts fall between 8.00am and 7.30pm, and you’ll typically work one late shift per week (9.30am-7.30pm, usually on the same day each week). Weekends are shared fairly as part of a 1 in 6 Saturday rota (8.30am-5.00pm). Importantly, there are no out-of-hours requirements, giving you a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consultations
• Anaesthesia and theatre work
• Inpatient care
• Radiology and ultrasonography
• Laboratory diagnostics

About Us

Oundle Veterinary Surgery is a 100% small animal practice and part of the Sampson Park group, which comprises five surgeries. Our site has three consulting rooms, two operating theatres, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and an internal lab.

We handle a varied and interesting caseload, making this a great opportunity for a nurse keen to grow their skills and experience. We’re proud of our collaborative and supportive culture, where good communication and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Because Our People Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a salary of up to £31,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• £1,000 Relocation Allowance
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £31,000 DOE