Registered Veterinary Nurse - Rowe Referrals - Lead Referral Anaesthesia Nurse

VC Evidensia UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This exciting role focuses on anaesthesia and analgesia, allowing you to make a significant impact on patient care. You will collaborate with experienced clinicians, ensuring the highest standards of care while working in a supportive environment. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their veterinary nursing career.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in anaesthesia and patient care is essential.
• Strong work ethic and competency in nursing duties are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care within anaesthesia services.
• Monitor patients recovering from anaesthesia with utmost care.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Patient Care

Record Keeping

Infection Control

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Anaesthesia

Masters in Anaesthesia

Tools

Oertli OS4 phaco/VR machine

High-frequency ultrasound

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Rowe Referrals - Lead Referral Anaesthesia Nurse

Rowe Referrals are recruiting for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in anaesthesia to join the team as an Anaesthesia-Focused RVN at our referral centre in Bradley Stoke, Bristol, UK. It’s an exciting opportunity to join Rowe Referrals as your input will help shape the anaesthesia & analgesia service of our referral centre. This role is ideally suited to a veterinary nurse with experience working within a anaesthesia team, and holds or is working towards a certificate or masters qualification in anaesthesia.

Rowe Referrals is a long-standing, multidisciplinary practice based in North Bristol, offering expertise in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neuro-diagnostics, dentistry, and internal medicine. We are proud to provide outstanding client service while fostering a supportive and friendly work environment. As a hospital offering 24/7 veterinary care, we are equipped with advanced facilities including MRI, CT, various scopes, ultrasonography, an on-site laboratory, and a dedicated team of skilled nurses and support staff.

Work with an advanced team

Our referral department has a highly dedicated team of 5 clinicians, 5 nurses, a dedicated support team as well as an entire department dedicated to ophthalmology. With a strong reputation for excellence, the department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including an Oertli OS4 phaco/VR machine, endolaser, high-frequency ultrasound, and ERG. Our clinicians are committed to providing the highest level of care for each and every patient.

Role overview

The Anaesthesia-Focused RVN will work collaboratively with the Clinical Director and Clinicians across the hospital to ensure the efficient delivery of outstanding patient care within the anaesthesia & analgesia service. Your responsibilities will include the provision of high standards of patient care, preparation for anaesthetic procedures, monitoring of sedation, general anaesthesia and recovery, the handling, maintenance & care of equipment, central and arterial line placement, wards nursing and care, surgical nursing support, accurate record keeping & effective communication and teamwork. You will work enthusiastically with the nursing team to help maintain a happy and efficient working environment. You will also be responsible for training and developing our teams across the group to help deliver fantastic patient care to our patients.

Your work will be focused on anaesthesia & analgesia provision to our patients but you may be required to help in any area within the capabilities of an RVN where necessary

Working hours/rota

The ideal candidate will be able to work full time between the hours of 8AM and 7PM depending on the rota requirements. There is a 1:6 weekend on call commitment. As our Anaesthesia focused RVN there will be some expectation to be available to offer support and guidance to the teams outside of your normal working hours.

Key responsibilities

The role involves providing high and sustainable quality patient care, primarily within the anaesthesia and analgesia service. You will demonstrate a strong work ethic and competency in all nursing duties, maintaining high hygiene standards and addressing infection control needs. Ensuring the comfort and safety of patients undergoing investigations and surgery is key, as is performing practical techniques such as arterial and central line placements to enable advanced monitoring and management of anaesthetised or sedated patients (in-house training provided as required).

Additionally, you will administer advanced analgesia techniques under clinician supervision and monitor patients recovering from anaesthesia or sedation with the highest level of care. Accurate record-keeping, particularly regarding anaesthesia and hospitalisation, is essential. You will participate in team briefings and meetings for effective communication and continually seek opportunities to maintain and develop your nursing skills, participating in role swaps when appropriate to ensure competence across all areas of nursing.

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 of up to £43,000pa DOE, you will benefit from:

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata plus additional annual leave for your birthday
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• 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
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
• Certificate, Diploma and VTS 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

Rowe Veterinary Referrals, Bradley Stoke

Ferndene, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9DT, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.