Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tempus Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A corporately owned hospital in Bridgwater seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time Twilight Triage role. The position offers flexible hours and valuable experience in emergency care, working within a supportive team environment dedicated to high standards of veterinary service.

Benefits

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Generous CPD allowance

Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay

Health Shield

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for emergency care required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible and supportive attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage telephone calls and triage patients.
• Ensure dedicated time for inpatient care.
• Assist night team with necessary support tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in triaging

Compassionate approach

Education

Qualified and registered veterinary nurse

Job description

19 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay
• Health Shield
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  

The Package

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Generous CPD allowance
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay
• Health Shield
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  

Job Description

Introduction

Our client is a corporately owned hospital based in Bridgwater, Somerset, offering a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their out-of-hours team in a brand-new part-time Twilight Triage role.

Working Hours / Rota

This is a part-time position with an average of 6.75 hours per week across an 8-week rota. Shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 16:00 to 23:30. There is also the option to cover sickness and holiday on other days of the week.

Role Description

The successful candidate will manage telephone calls, arrange appointments, and triage patients upon arrival at the hospital. This key role supports the out-of-hours clinical team by ensuring dedicated time for inpatient care and consultations. You will also assist the night team with additional support tasks as needed, helping to deliver a seamless and high standard of emergency veterinary care.

Team Size

You will work alongside an RVN managing inpatients and OOH surgeries, a twilight ACA responsible for animal care and infection control, and an on-site veterinary surgeon. The wider team is described as supportive, sociable, and united by a great sense of humour.

Practice Details

Based in Bridgwater, Somerset, the practice is an RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital and an established provider of emergency out-of-hours services for the Somerset region. The hospital sees a variety of small animal cases, including exotics and wildlife, and actively encourages and funds CPD and certificate study for team members. The hospital is located near the coast and the scenic Quantock Hills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a qualified and registered veterinary nurse with a passion for emergency care. You should have excellent communication skills, confidence in triaging, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A flexible and compassionate approach is essential, as is a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative environment.

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Veterinary Services

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