Registered Veterinary Nurse - Rowe Referrals - Ophthalmology

Rowe Veterinary Group, Bradley Stoke; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rowe Veterinary Referrals as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, where you will support ophthalmology and various other departments. Enjoy a full-time role with competitive salary, generous leave, and ongoing training opportunities while working in a supportive environment with advanced facilities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata plus birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£550 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave

Discounted staff pet care

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Pawsome Benefits discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in referral practice preferred.
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ophthalmology experience not mandatory – full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Admission/discharge of patients and provision of perioperative medications.
• Assistance in anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Theatre assistance and patient recovery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Capnography

Multiparameter monitors

Ventilators

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for ophthalmology to join our team at Rowe Veterinary Referrals.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be used to working under pressure effectively with high attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of capnography and multiparameter monitors (NIBP, IVPB, capnography, ECG), ventilators, and experience in referral practice are preferable. However, ophthalmology experience is not mandatory as full training will be provided.

Clinical duties include admission/discharge of patients, provision of perioperative medications, assistance in anesthesia induction, monitoring anesthesia, preparing patients for surgery, theatre assistance, patient recovery, instrument cleaning, and care.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Rowe Referrals, while most of your week will focus on ophthalmology, you will also have the opportunity to work across our referral departments, including soft tissue, oncology, dentistry, neurology, diagnostic imaging, and orthopedics.

Join an established practice

Rowe Referrals is a long-standing, multidisciplinary practice based in North Bristol. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding client service within a supportive and friendly work environment.

As a hospital offering 24/7 veterinary care, we are equipped with advanced facilities, including MRI, CT, scopes, ultrasonography, an on-site laboratory, and a dedicated team of skilled nurses and support staff. Our clinicians are committed to providing the highest level of patient care.

Working hours/rota

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week over 5 days. Shifts typically run between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm, with an on-call rota of 1 in 5 (including 1 weeknight and weekends), for which additional overtime pay is provided.

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are key to our success. We invest in our staff, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance with 6.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on service length
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

• £550 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave
• Support for Certificates, Diplomas, and VTS
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Pawsome Benefits discount scheme
• 5% Employee / 3% Employer pension contributions
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £33,000 per annum DOE.