Registered Veterinary Nurse - General

VC Evidensia UK; Stinchcombe, Stroud, Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate RVN to join their dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility. This full-time role offers the chance to work in diverse areas such as surgery, medicine, and clinics, providing a varied caseload that keeps every day exciting. With a strong commitment to staff development and well-being, the company offers extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to grow your skills and make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing is preferred but not required.
• Eagerness to learn and expand nursing skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across various departments including surgery and medicine.
• Assist in the training of junior staff and support team development.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Vale Referrals is seeking an RVN to work across both our first opinion and referral departments on a full time, permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to rotate through various areas, including first opinion surgery, wards, ophthalmology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, medicine, and nurse clinics.

About Us

At Vale Vets and Referrals, we’ve recently expanded our hospital and now feature brand-new facilities, including five theatres, a medicine suite equipped for ultrasound and endoscopy, a dental room, an x-ray room, larger ward areas with a dedicated cat ward and treatment room, as well as a separate exotics ward. We also have an on-site CT scanner.

Our team consists of 40 RVNs, SVNs, and hospital assistants. Many of our RVNs hold advanced diplomas and certificates, enabling them to provide valuable support and learning opportunities for junior team members. We actively encourage and support our staff in pursuing advanced qualifications and CPD courses. Our practice fosters an evidence-based, no-blame culture where we value every team member’s input and continuously seek ways to improve our practices.

We hold regular team meetings, critical event discussions, crash debriefs, and biannual 1-2-1 meetings.

We are seeking dynamic individuals eager to expand their nursing knowledge and skills in a busy, fast-paced environment. If you thrive on a varied caseload where no two days are alike, this role would be a perfect fit for you. While previous referral experience is beneficial, it’s not required, as full training will be provided.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role consisting of 40 hours per week, made up of five 8-hour days with a 30-minute lunch break. There are 1 in 8 weekends required with time off in lieu provided.

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 £30,000, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional time off for your birthday
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance + 24 hours paidCPD leave
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets and 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
• Discounted staff pet care

The Animal Hospital, Stinchcombe, Dursley, GL11 6AJ, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.

Any questions before applying?

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