Registered Veterinary Nurse - General

East Neuk Veterinary Clinic; Anstruther; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse with a passion for patient care, a commitment to high clinical standards, and a desire for a stimulating and rewarding work environment, particularly with an interest in Orthopaedics, surgery, and diagnostic imaging. Our clinic offers both First Opinion and Orthopaedic Referral services, and our nurses rotate across all areas.

Diversify your skillset

At East Neuk Veterinary Clinic, we set the bar high for surgical care in dogs and cats, often receiving referrals from veterinary surgeons across Scotland for specialist orthopaedic treatment. As a result, we handle a diverse orthopaedic caseload, encompassing routine procedures and fracture cases. Our focus remains on delivering affordable, evidence-based care of the highest quality to each of our patients.

Responsibilities

1. Inpatient care
2. Client assistance
3. Diagnostic imaging
4. Anaesthesia support
5. Nurse consultations
6. Assisting in surgeries
7. Maintaining surgical equipment
8. Preparing patients for procedures
9. Ensuring adequate stock levels

Work in a state-of-the-art Hospital

We have well-equipped, spacious operating theatres with Multiparameter Monitoring, DR X-Ray, plus a new Siemens CT scanner and ultrasound. We stock Arthrex and Synthes fracture plating and TPLO systems, whilst the clinic also has CUE, Synacart and the Biometrix THR kits available. At East Neuk we believe in providing all our staff with the best equipment available.

Working pattern

Our team is central to our mission, and we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance to help them thrive. This is a full-time role, with 40 hours spread across 4 days per week, including a rotating weekend schedule of 1:10. Shifts typically fall within the hours of 7:30 am to 6:30 pm / 8:00 am to 7:00 pm or 9:30 am to 8:30 pm. There are no out-of-hours or on-call responsibilities associated with this position.

Join an advanced team

We're proud to have a welcoming and supportive team consisting of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 10 Veterinary Nurses, and 5 front-of-house staff members. Two of our surgeons hold prestigious RCVS and European Specialist qualifications in Small Animal Surgery, and we're fortunate to have numerous experienced Certificate Holders and Advanced Practitioners on board.

Our collaborative team fosters a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere which we pride ourselves on. With this in mind, we will welcome applications from RVNs of varying experience levels, including those who have recently qualified or would be new to referral practice.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of up to £32,000pa DOE, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• 4-day working week
• Relocation allowance up to £3000

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

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

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.

Salary: up to £32,000 DOE