Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated RVN to join their team on a full-time basis. The role involves providing high-quality veterinary care within a busy hospital setting. Candidates should hold a registered veterinary nurse qualification and have a passion for animal welfare. The position offers a competitive salary along with professional development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Professional memberships funded

CPD and further studies encouraged

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Discounted pet treatments

Performance bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing and clinical care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large team.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and assistance to animals.
• Support the veterinary team in daily operational tasks.
• Participate in the training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Veterinary nursing experience

Strong teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated RVN to join our team on a full-time basis - 40 hours a week with 1:6 weekends and 1:8 Bank holidays. Less hours will also be considered, so please let us know what you are looking for!

Practice and facilities

We are a busy 24hr practice that has our own OOH service and all the modern equipment expected to be able to support your role, including 2 theatres, a dental room, with digital imaging, Endoscope/ultrasound room, and X-Ray room. Our large team is made up of 6 FTE Vets and 2 P/T Vets. We also are lucky to have the support of our 6 RVNs, 4 SVNs and 2 PCAs plus an experienced team of receptionists. With a wide range of unique cases, this is a great practice to enhance experience and skills.

Manager's message

A word from the manager: This busy practice supports a diverse group of great people from front of house to the clinical team. For such a large practice we are really collaborative and engage in regular interactive meetings to ensure support and community is felt throughout. I am committed to ensure upskilling and developing our clinic to ensure patient care is met to the highest standard. I enjoy teaching and developing the team. Development and growth requests are met and supported and encourage career progression throughout CVS to ensure job satisfaction is met and we keep the best within our CVS sites.

In return we offer

• Professional memberships funded
• Salary up to £32,000 FTE DOE
• CPD and further studies encouraged – you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday
• Workplace pension scheme
• Maternity, Adoption Pay, Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health first aiders available
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices

Career development and progression

There are many opportunities and pathways for Nurses within our wider group! If you are looking to progress into leadership or management within a practice or perhaps something remote based, we can support you. We have recently launched “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” with the aim of demonstrating clear career progression for nurses across first opinion, referral and equine practices. You can have lifelong career here, regardless of what your current interest is. More information on the Nursing Career Pathway is available from CVS.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

For more information, contact Emily at [e-mail] or apply.