Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Swansea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Extensive CPD

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Sick pay (enhanced)

Family leave (enhanced)

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Referral rewards

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Eyecare voucher

Free annual Flu jab

Job summary

Linnaeus’s Gower Veterinary Surgery in Swansea is seeking an additional Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive team of 5 RVNs and 3 PCAs. This permanent full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with Saturday mornings on a rota basis (approx. 1 in 5) and time back in lieu.

The successful candidate will support surgeons in procedures, run nurse clinics, maintain patient care and accurate records, and uphold infection control standards while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• RCVS registered and eligible to work as a veterinary nurse.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Team-focused with a positive attitude.
• Minimum 12 months experience post qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures, dentals and diagnostics.
• Carry out nurse consultations and clinics.
• Provide inpatient care and administer medications.
• Maintain accurate clinical records including anaesthetic sheets and notes.
• Maintain infection control standards and equipment.
• Collaborate with RVNs, PCAs, vets and reception teams.
• Maintain excellent client communication from admission to discharge.

Skills

RCVS registration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patient care passion

Team player

Clinical experience 12+ months

Job description

Job title

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location

Gower Veterinary Surgery

Job Type

Permanent (Full Time)

Salary

£26,000-£30,000 DOE

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Saturday mornings on a rota basis (approx. 1 in 5, with time back in lieu)

At Gower Vets we are seeking an additional Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive, close-knit nursing team of 5 RVNs and 3 PCAs.

Roles and responsibilities

• Support veterinary surgeons with a wide range of procedures including surgical procedures, dentals, and diagnostic workups
• Carry out a range of nurse consultations and clinics
• Provide high-quality inpatient care, assisting with administration of medications and treatment prescribed
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical records including anaesthetic sheets, hospitalisation forms and clinical notes
• Ensure high standards of patient welfare and infection control; adhering to stringent infection control protocols and maintenance of equipment, reporting faults or damages
• Contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the practice by working co llaboratively with RVNs, PCAs, vets, and reception teams
• Maintain excellent client communication and service standards, supporting clients through their journey from admission to discharge

Requirements

• RCVS registered
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Team-focused approach and positive attitude
• Minimum 12 months experience post qualification (desirable)

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Extensive Internal CPD
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

About us

We are a primary care practice for small animals, which established itself amongst the Swansea community, providing care for thousands of pets every year.

Being RCVS accredited, we are dedicated to continuously improving our quality of care and service. We know that owners consider pets to be a member of the family and that is why we work hard to provide the very best veterinary care possible.

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.