Registered Veterinary Nurse - Referral

British Veterinary Association; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced veterinary referral practice in Inverness is seeking a dedicated RVN to provide exceptional patient care and support complex surgeries. You will work in a supportive environment with cutting-edge technology and be part of a caring team. Great opportunities for professional development and a £2,000 welcome bonus are offered alongside generous relocation allowances and numerous benefits.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Relocation allowance up to £3000

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance with paid time

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Referral experience is advantageous, but not mandatory.
• Ability to handle advanced nursing procedures.
• Experience in critical care nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out advanced nursing procedures such as intensive monitoring.
• Support complex surgeries and provide critical care.
• Administer pain relief and advanced diagnostic tests.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Desire to learn

Tools

CT

Ultrasound

Laser treatment

Job description

Overview

Highland Vet Referrals, founded in 2022, is an exciting and rapidly growing referral practice delivering a wide range of specialist surgical and medical services across the Highlands and Islands. We're on the lookout for a passionate RVN to join our warm, supportive team - backed by our dedicated VCAs - so you can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care to our patients.

Caseload

A look at our caseload:

• Orthopaedics and Soft Tissue Surgery: Caring for patients undergoing anything from routine lump removals to complex orthopaedic, soft tissue, and spinal surgeries. You will work closely with our experienced surgeon and play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care throughout their surgical journey.
• Internal Medicine: Assisting our Medicine Vet with a diverse range of non-surgical cases, making use of our advanced diagnostic facilities, including ultrasound, CT, and endoscopy.
• Dermatology: In addition, you\'ll have the opportunity to work alongside our visiting European Specialist Dermatologist, gaining hands-on experience in dermatological procedures such as intradermal allergy testing, skin scrapes, and blood tests.
• Pain Management: Supporting our Pain Management Vet, who works closely with owners to tailor treatment plans using tools such as acupuncture, medication, and home environment adaptations to maximise patient comfort.

Your new role

• Carry out advanced nursing procedures such as intensive monitoring, wound management, and specialised imaging
• Support complex surgeries
• Provide critical care for patients
• Assist with advanced diagnostic tests
• Administer/perform laser treatment
• Support with complex medication regime
• Monitor patients with serious or chronic conditions, delivering tailored nursing care
• Provide detailed aftercare instructions and support for owners of animals with long-term or complex conditions

Why join us?

Work in an environment where your compassion and nursing skills make a genuine difference every day and be part of a warm, supportive team that truly values you and the work you do.

We welcome RVNs of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply - if this is your first step into a referral practice, this is a great opportunity to grow your confidence and skills while being supported to reach your professional goals.

You'll also have the opportunity to work with the latest tech including onsite CT, ultrasound, Scoping, DR Xray, a full IDEXX lab suite with EPOC, and in-house coagulation testing - giving you the tools to provide top-tier care.

To make the move easy for you we offer a generous relocation allowance, and we will welcome you with a £2000 bonus.

Who you are

• Whilst referral experience is advantageous, we will welcome applications from confident RVNs from first opinion practice who have the desire to learn and excel in referral practice.
• You remain calm under pressure, and are compassionate and empathetic.
• A team player with the desire to envisage and implement positive change.

Life in Inverness

The Capital of the Highlands, Inverness offers a lively urban lifestyle with cafes, restaurants, live music, and the renowned Eden Court venue. If you like the outdoors there is a huge variety of activities, hill walking, wild swimming, mountain biking, paddleboarding in lochs and rivers. Escape from the hustle and embrace what our stunning local area has to offer! In addition, Inverness is family friendly boasting great schools, many parks, a good leisure centre, and an ice rink.

Working hours and flexibility

The full-time role is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday position with no out of hours duties. Shifts will fall within the practice opening hours of 07:30-20:30 and we are happy to discuss options for a 4 or 5 day working week at your preference. Our overnight care is provided by Highland Vet Emergencies within the same building, no transferring patients, offering continual care. We can be flexible on working patterns and are open to part time arrangements too.

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 and a £2000 welcome bonus, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Relocation allowance up to £3000

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & 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 - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care