Registered Veterinary Nurse – Permanent or FTC – Willows Veterinary Hospital

VetPartners Limited; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,643 - 31,180; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

CPD allowance

Health Cash plan

RCVS Membership paid

VDS Cover

Paternity/maternity/adoption leave

Job summary

Willows Veterinary Hospital in Hartford, part of VetPartners Limited, invites a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced team in a busy, well-equipped hospital. The role offers varied nursing duties, theatre work and in-patient care within a supportive environment.

We provide a fast-paced setting with exposure to diverse medical and surgical cases, and a benefits package including CPD support and employee well-being initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys theatre work and in-patient care.

Responsibilities

• Permanent or 12m fixed term contract to suit your circumstances.
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days.
• Working hours between 7:00am and 8:30pm.
• 1 in 4 weekends with 2 days TOIL the following week.
• 2 Bank Holidays per year.
• Occasional requirement to cover twilight and late kennel shifts.

Skills

RVN

Fast-paced environment

Theatre work

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Permanent or FTC

267 Chester Road, Hartford, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Practice

Willows Veterinary Hospital - Willows Veterinary Hospital
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Hours

Full time

Flexible Opportunity - Permanent or 12m FTC

Looking for a nursing role that will challenge, develop and inspire you?

Our RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital in Hartford is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced and supportive team. This is an ideal opportunity for an RVN who enjoys a fast-paced environment, loves being fully involved in patient care, and wants exposure to a diverse caseload that will continually expand their clinical experience and nursing skills.

You will join a large team of experienced vets, nurses and receptionists in a busy hospital environment. We offer fantastic facilities including an ultrasound scanner, digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, CT scanner, laparoscopy equipment and much more.

This is a varied general nursing role covering patient preparation, theatre work and in-patient care on a rota, with plenty of opportunities to be involved in interesting medical and surgical cases.

About You

• Qualified RVN
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoys theatre work and in-patient care

The Role

• Permanent or 12m fixed term contract, to suit your circumstances
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days
• Working hours between 7:00am and 8:30pm
• 1 in 4 weekends with 2 days TOIL the following week
• 2 Bank Holidays per year
• Occasional requirement to cover twilight and late kennel shifts

Salary - £25,643 - £31,180 - depending on skills/experience

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a friendly, knowledgeable team that genuinely values its nurses and encourages them to make the most of their skills. Whether you’re looking to build confidence with emergency and critical care cases, enhance your theatre experience, or work within a well-equipped hospital environment, this role offers the variety and support to help you grow.

Benefits (pro rata)

• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £600 CPD allowance per annum
• Health Cash plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and well being treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
• VDS Cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cash back on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPD/Training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual Pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.