Registered Veterinary Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the United Kingdom seeks a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves various clinical nursing duties, mentoring student nurses, and providing high standards of patient care in a vibrant practice setting. The practice offers flexible work schedules, generous annual leave, and supportive development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
• Professional and enthusiastic, willing to support and mentor student nurses.
• Interested in developing clinical skills across theatre, dentistry, imaging, and orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Involved in clinical nursing duties including theatre, dentistry, patient care, and nurse clinics.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to student nurses.
• Ensure high standards of patient care.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Join a Team Where Your Skills Truly Matter. Hall Place Veterinary Centre, Pinkneys Green, Berkshire is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, vibrant practice where your skills will be encouraged and your contribution valued.

Role Details

As an RVN at Hall Place, you will be involved in a wide variety of clinical nursing duties including theatre, dentistry, patient care, nurse clinics, radiography, laparoscopic speys, and orthopaedic procedures. You will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of the working day while providing the highest standard of patient care. Student nurses will also benefit from your guidance and mentorship.

You could be asked to work across all our branches, including Marlow, Bourne End, and our small village practice, Cherry Tree Vets in Lane End.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexibility across a 4 or 5 day week
• Shared weekend rota (Saturdays only)
• No Sundays or out-of-hours shifts

About the Practice

Our Pinkneys Green branch is a purpose-built barn set in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. The practice features air conditioning, a recently extended lab area, dental suite, isolation kennels, nurse consultation rooms, and an ultrasound room.

We are a friendly and fun team, committed to high standards of veterinary care. Nurses are encouraged to develop their skills to their full potential and have the opportunity to explore their individual areas of interest within clinical nursing.

What We\'re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care
• Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Professional, enthusiastic, and willing to support and mentor student nurses
• Interested in developing clinical skills across a broad range of areas including dentistry, theatre, imaging, and orthopaedics

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• 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

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice