Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their Slough practice. The role involves supporting the clinical team, delivering exceptional patient care, and contributing to the practice's day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate must be RCVS registered and experienced in team collaboration. This full-time position includes a 6-month fixed-term contract with benefits such as health cash plans, life assurance, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

24-hour counselling services

Annual leave rising to 6 weeks

Paid day’s leave for personal use

CPD funding and leave

Paid VDS and RCVS fees

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered.
• Proven experience in delivering exceptional client care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support surgeries and procedures.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges.
• Check and dispense medication.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

Experience of delivering exceptional patient care

Teamwork effectiveness

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Medivet Wexham.

Our practice offers a small, welcoming environment with a loyal client base and a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere. As an RVN, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the clinical team, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Located on the edge of Slough and just a short drive from Windsor, the practice is well connected, offering easy access to London and the M25.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, ideally starting as soon as possible. The role is full-time over 4 days per week. You’ll also be part of a 1 in 6 weekend rota at our Medivet Watford 24-hour hospital.

For more information, please reach out to [e-mail].

Key Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
• Pension.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Exceptional Care

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other - we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

Role Accountabilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
• Carry out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
• If relevant: Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to engage and co-ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse. Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.