Registered Veterinary Nurse - General

Vale Referrals; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Referrals is looking for a dedicated RVN to join their expanding team. This full-time role offers diverse experiences across various departments, with full training provided. The practice emphasizes professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Previous referral experience beneficial but not required.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work across first opinion and referral departments.
• Rotate through various areas including surgery and clinics.

Skills

Dynamic

Eager to learn

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.

Applicant Requirements

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.

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 £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

Wellbeing

• 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 paid CPD 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
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £30,000 DOE