Registered Veterinary Nurse ( Heathcote)

Avonvale Veterinary Centres; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avonvale Veterinary Centres seeks a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse for their Heathcote branch. The role offers diverse cases, skill development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. With competitive pay and generous benefits, this position is ideal for motivated RVNs looking to enhance their career in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Nurse certificates funded

Private healthcare

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Self-motivated RVN with own transport required.
• Experience in various nursing techniques and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide array of cases with minimal referrals.
• Support and collaborate with the veterinary team in patient care.
• Participate in out-of-hours work including night shifts or weekends.

Skills

Patient care

Anaesthesia

Emergency care

Client care

Behaviour

Education

RCVS qualification

Job description

We are a group of seven Primary Care Practices based around Warwickshire, with over 40 years' experience. Our RCVS qualified vets and nurses are dedicated to small animal care, with multiple certificate holders in surgery, imaging, and medicine. We focus on developing our employees' skills within the veterinary industry.

The role will be at our Heathcote branch 2 days per week: Thursdays and Fridays.

Your role and responsibilities

Our skilled team of Veterinary Surgeons with various Certificates allows us to handle a wide array of cases with minimal referrals, giving you exposure to diverse procedures and advanced nursing techniques. Our experienced nurse team, some with over 35 years of service, also includes specialists in anaesthesia, emergency care, client care, and behaviour, offering opportunities for skill development. We fully utilize our nurses for consults, Schedule 3 procedures, and more, ensuring job satisfaction. Supporting them are our Patient Care Assistants (PCA), who work alongside RVNs to maintain high standards of patient care.

The position involves some out-of-hours work, suitable for self-motivated RVNs with their own transport, eager to develop their skills. You may choose between night shifts or weekends. We offer a competitive salary, with a relaxed rota: 1:13 weekends, 1:10 nights, and 1:8 Saturday mornings or afternoons, depending on branch needs. Weekend and night shifts are based at Warwick hospital.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded; extensive free Linnaeus CPD program, both online and in-person (subject to COVID restrictions)
• Nurse certificates funded
• Private healthcare
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced family leave
• Wellness programs, including employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme, etc.
• Recruitment reward scheme

We are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of our associates through Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

If you're interested in applying or wish to have an informal chat, please contact [e-mail].