Registered Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving small animal practice in Torquay as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, where you'll benefit from a supportive team and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a varied caseload, competitive salary, and attractive benefits in a scenic location offering a vibrant community.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience

5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Life Assurance 4x Annual Salary

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)

Dedicated CPD allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes

Exclusive discounts at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and Vet Group

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in small animal practices.
• Ability to perform a variety of nursing tasks including post-op checks and nurse consults.
• Strong team player with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Perform nurse consults, administer 2nd vaccinations and perform post-op checks.
• Manage scheduling of procedures and conduct bandage changes.
• Assist in various medical, imaging and dental services.

Skills

Nurse consults

Post-op checks

Bandage changes

Weight clinics

Radiography

COHAT

Job description

Are you looking to further develop your skill set and become part of a close-knit and talented team? Our thriving and friendly small animal practice in Torquay is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us.

About the role:

Our purpose-built practice is equipped with a dedicated theatre, digital x-rays, ultrasound, dental x-rays, and IDEXX haematology and biochemistry. Our busy practice offers advanced in-house surgical, medical, imaging, and dental services, providing a true all-round general practice experience.

We have a varied and interesting caseload, offering opportunities to develop your experience and fully utilize your nursing skills, including nurse consults, 2nd vaccinations, post-op checks, bandage changes, weight clinics, scheduling procedures, radiography, COHAT, etc. Join us to use your skills with the support of a brilliant team.

This is ideally a full-time position with just 1 in 4 weekends (Saturday mornings in practice / Saturday afternoons & Sunday on call), with time off in lieu and no out-of-hours.

About us:

You will join a team of 4 vets with 19 and 10 years of experience, 2 nurses, 1 head nurse, 2 student nurses, 2 veterinary care assistants, 1 head receptionist, 4 client care advisors, and 1 practice manager. We are a close-knit, collaborative team with a great sense of humor.

What our team says:

Dawn Powley, Head Receptionist: "With the continuous support from this amazing team, I have progressed from selling cars to being the head receptionist within 2.5 years. AD has encouraged my growth and approved multiple CPD courses."

Polly Poole-Birrell, Student Veterinary Nurse: "I started with no veterinary knowledge, but the team welcomed me and helped me progress. I am now starting veterinary nurse training in January and look forward to further development."

Grace Barry, Head Nurse: "I have worked here for 6 years, starting as a VCA and progressing to Head Nurse after completing my training in 2022. Support from AD has been key to my rapid career growth. If personal and professional growth is important to you, I highly recommend Vets4Pets Torquay."

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (increasing after 2 years)
• Life Assurance 4x Annual Salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Dedicated CPD allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes
• Exclusive discounts at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and Vet Group

Location:

Based in scenic Torquay, part of the English Riviera, offering water sports, theatre, cafes, restaurants, and reputable schools. Well connected via train, M5, Exeter Airport, and Plymouth ferry port.

For an informal chat, contact Ryan at [e-mail].

Location code: TQ2 7AP

We value diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your skills don't perfectly match. Pets see people equally, and so do we.