Registered Veterinary Nurse - First Opinion Prep

Scarsdale Vets; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their innovative team in Derby. This dynamic role offers unparalleled opportunities for clinical development, allowing you to enhance your skills in anaesthesia management, diagnostics, and inpatient care. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team culture, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional veterinary care while mentoring the next generation of professionals. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

4-day working week

6.6 weeks of annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

3 days paid CPD leave

Access to Pawsome Benefits reward gateway

5% employee/3% employer pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified RVN with at least 1 year of post-graduate experience.
• Experience in advanced diagnostic imaging is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of patient care and smooth hospital operations.
• Mentor student nurses and assist with various veterinary procedures.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Anaesthesia management

Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI)

Laboratory diagnostics

Mentoring student nurses

Clinical competence in nursing protocols

Education

Qualified RVN

Post-graduate experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hospital equipment maintenance

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - First Opinion Prep
Scarsdale Vets, Pride Veterinary Centre, Derby, Derby, East Midlands
Discipline: General
Full Time
Up to £28,925 per annum

Scarsdale Veterinary Group is seeking a First Opinion Prep Veterinary Nurse to join our team and deliver top-tier veterinary care to our patients and their owners.

Unparalleled clinical development opportunities

As a First Opinion Prep Veterinary Nurse, you will play a vital role in our team, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while contributing to the smooth operation of our hospital. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work across various areas, enabling you to develop your expertise in anaesthesia management, assisting with procedures and diagnostics, and planning and delivering inpatient care. You will also gain hands-on experience in imaging techniques, including X-rays, ultrasound, CT, and MRI, as well as laboratory diagnostics, ECGs, and blood pressure monitoring.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you’ll have the chance to support and mentor student nurses and veterinary students, providing them with valuable practical experience. Your role as a mentor will be pivotal in shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Furthermore, you will contribute to stock control, equipment maintenance, and repairs, helping to maintain the efficiency of our hospital operations. We also encourage continual professional development, supporting you in enhancing your skills and knowledge to advance in your career.

Work with cutting-edge facilities

Pride Veterinary Referrals is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to provide exceptional care for our patients. Our hospital boasts 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres (with plans for expansion), a comprehensive imaging suite featuring CT, MRI, and digital X-ray, 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, as well as dedicated chemo and radio-iodine treatment rooms. These outstanding facilities create an environment where gold-standard veterinary care thrives.

Our large, highly experienced team brings together a wealth of specialist knowledge, giving you access to a varied and advanced caseload that encourages the development of your clinical skills. While clinical excellence and top-tier patient care are at the heart of what we do, we also foster a supportive, friendly, and collaborative team culture.

What truly sets us apart is our commitment to your growth and development. Working alongside our highly trained, Specialist-led team, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your skills and pursue your professional aspirations. Whether you're looking to obtain additional qualifications or expand your expertise in a dynamic hospital setting, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Applicant requirements

To succeed in this role, you must be a qualified RVN, ideally with at least 1 year of post-graduate experience, as some aspects of the role involve independent work. Whilst any experience in advanced diagnostic imaging or referral work is advantageous, we provide comprehensive training to support your success. Any additional qualifications, such as certificates, are advantageous, and you should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in standard nursing protocols.

Working pattern

This role averages 38 hours per week, spread across 4 weekdays and 1 in 6 weekends. Shift times vary and include occasional twilight shifts, approximately one Friday every 10 weeks. Twilight shifts run from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, followed by on-call duties for the remainder of the night, with additional pay provided if called out. The role also involves working 1-2 bank holidays per year, including on-call responsibilities, and a 1-in-6 weekend rotation with Saturday and Sunday shifts from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Because our employees matter

At IVC Evidensia, we understand the value of our people, which is why we invest in their growth and well-being. In addition to a competitive salary up to £28,925 per annum, you will benefit from:

Work-life Balance

• 4-day working week
• 6.6 weeks of annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance
• 3 days paid CPD leave
• Support for certificates, diplomas and VTS
• Access to the IVC Evidensia Academy for learning and development
• Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities
• Infection prevention and control programmes

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Access to our Pawsome Benefits reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• A 5% employee/3% employer pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care at IVC Evidensia practices

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Scarsdale Vets, Pride Veterinary Centre, Derby Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HX, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Small animals

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Talent Executive

Bethany Baker