Registered Veterinary Nurse (opens in new tab)

North Downs Specialist Referrals Ltd.; Bletchingley; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

RCVS fees paid

CPD funded

Linnaeus CPD programmes

Career progression

Staff discounts

Sickness pay

Family leave

Wellness program

Employee assistance programme

Eyecare vouchers

Flu vaccination

Cycle to work

Childcare vouchers

Job summary

Linnaeus Group is recruiting a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our day nursing team. You will contribute to high standards of patient care within a supportive, expanding referral environment in the UK.

The role offers training within an induction programme, a 40-hour week with 7:30am–8:30pm shifts from Monday to Friday and weekend duties every 6 weeks. Relocation support is available to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time RVN with at least 1 year qualified.
• Experience in day nursing preferred but not essential as full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Join our day nursing team as a full-time RVN.
• Shifts run 7:30am–8:30pm Monday to Friday with weekend duties every 6 weeks on a 40 hour week basis.
• No regular night shifts available; relocation support is provided.

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

We are an internationally acknowledged referral centre of excellence for specialist veterinary care. Our RCVS accredited practice offers access to one of the largest groups of veterinary specialists within the UK and Europe. We are continuously aiming to provide the highest standards of medical and surgical care for our patients within a caring and compassionate environment.

Our team consists of over 60 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) and 31 recognised specialists in surgery internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, neurology, cardiology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia.

Your role and responsibilities

We require a full-time RVN over 1 year qualified to join our day nursing team.

Shifts run between 7.30am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday, with weekend duties once every 6 weeks on a 40 hour/week basis.

We have a team of night nurses, so there will be no regular night shifts. Referral experience is not essential as full training is given within a comprehensive induction programme.

As our services continue to expand, we have exciting opportunities available for RVNs.

Nursing Pathways

our innovative new nursing structure, places an emphasis on individualised career progression opportunities, whilst maintaining and developing your veterinary nursing skills.

This is an opportunity not to be missed for friendly, enthusiastic nurses wishing to develop their career.

Relocation support also available.

Hours: Full time, 40hours/week on average

Shifts run between 7.30am to 8.30pm Monday Friday, weekend duties once every 6 weeks.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers

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 Programme which is available for everyone.