Registered Veterinary Nurse - Nights

Davies Veterinary Specialists; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral center in the UK seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse for its night team. The role involves providing exceptional care to inpatients, working collaboratively with a dedicated team, and participating in a comprehensive induction program. Benefits include generous leave, CPD funding, and wellness programs.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic, flexible, and enjoy being busy.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care to inpatients.
• Work closely with night patient care assistants and fellow nurses.
• Ensure patient needs and requirements are met.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Nights

Location: Davies Referrals

Hours: On average 28 hours per week; 12 hours shifts on a 4 night on, 8 night off rotation.

Salary: Starting from £30,000/annum, depending on experience

About us

Davies is one of the largest and most diverse, small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe, with a team of over 200 people. We are situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire countryside, within 50 minutes of London by train. Founded over 20 years ago, Davies is recognised as a leader in the veterinary referral sector offering a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services. We are also known for our pioneering sustainability initiatives within the industry, having gained the Investors in the Environment Green Award and won several other awards.

Your role and responsibilities

We have the opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our dedicated night team. As part of the night team, you will work closely with our night patient care assistants, interns and fellow nurses on an interesting and varied caseload. You will be responsible for providing outstanding care to our inpatients and you will be integral in our patient's recovery as you will ensure their needs and requirements are met. To prepare you for this role you will receive a comprehensive 4-week induction programme.

You must be enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy being busy. Having high levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential, together with being committed to providing high standards of service.

You do not need previous referral experience to apply for this position.

Benefits

- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Purvi Kataria at [e-mail]

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