Registered Veterinary Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging

Northwest Veterinary Specialists (NWVS); Runcorn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Runcorn is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to support its diagnostic imaging department. In this full-time role, you will work alongside experienced professionals and have the chance to develop your skills in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should be RCVS registered and have a passion for patient care. Benefits include generous leave, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Wellness program

Enhanced sickness pay

Qualifications

• RCVS registered for at least 1 year.
• Referral experience beneficial but not essential.
• Some hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support diagnostic imaging department.
• Assist teams with varied referral and emergency cases.
• Work in an exceptional team to provide patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Motivated self-starter

Desire to guide juniors

Ability to work on initiative

Provide excellent clinical service

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging   Location: Runcorn- Cheshire   Salary: From £31,200 dependent on experience   Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a talented and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide support to our busy and expanding diagnostic imaging department.

You will work directly alongside our well-established Imaging Nurse(s), Diagnostic Imaging Cert holders, European Diplomats and the wider imaging team to provide exceptional care and support to patients from all disciplines requiring diagnostic procedures, ensuring that our core values and commitment to excellence are always provided.

You will see a large and varied referral and emergency caseload, including orthopaedics, soft tissue, medicine, neurology, oncology and dermatology allowing you to work within an exceptional team and develop your career. This is a rewarding and challenging role that will require teamwork and dedication to the service and the patients and provide vital support to all disciplines within the wider NWVS team.

Opportunities for career development

This is an exciting time to join NWVS as we expand and invest in new facilities. Joining us will allow you to work within an exceptional team and develop your career whilst being exposed to cases from all disciplines.

What kind of person you need to be

You need to be a highly motivated self-starter with the:

• Desire to build upon your current knowledge and experience, utilising learning opportunities available through Linnaeus.
• Passion to guide and support junior team members to reach their full potential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under your own initiative.
• Desire to provide the best clinical service to all our patients.
• Ability to help develop and shape a growing service.

Requirements

• RCVS registered for at least 1 year, Referral experience beneficial but not essential
• Some hospital experience preferred

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

You will be required to contribute to a weekend and Bank Holiday out-of-hours rota.

Benefits include

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

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.

Linnaeus is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Rebecca at [e-mail]