Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tempus Recruitment; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an independently owned veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. This full-time role offers a structured 45-hour workweek, with a focus on providing exceptional care for small animals. You'll be involved in a variety of nursing duties, from anaesthetic monitoring to patient care, all within a well-equipped facility. Enjoy 28 days of holiday, a workplace pension, and additional perks like a CPD allowance and discounted pet care. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment while making a real difference in animal care.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Uniform provided

CPD allowance

Heavily discounted personal pet care

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered with strong client communication skills.
• Experience in animal handling and theatre preparation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nursing duties including animal handling and consultations.
• Maintain hygiene standards and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Theatre Preparation

Anaesthetic Monitoring

Record Keeping

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

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The Package

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Uniform provided
• CPD allowance
• Heavily discounted personal pet care

Job Description

Our Client is an independently owned practice seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team.

The role is a full-time position with a 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 18:30, including a one-hour lunch break. The weekend rota operates on a 1-in-4 basis, including Friday on-call, Saturday in-practice from 10:00 to 16:00, followed by on-call through to Monday morning.

A lieu day is provided the following Tuesday after a worked weekend. Additional fees are paid for weekend work and call-outs, with compensation for travel time. Reduced hours may be considered, but participation in the weekend and on-call rota is required.

The practice is an RCVS-approved nurse training facility with a small but dedicated team. They provide primary care for small animals and offer comprehensive diagnostics and 24-hour emergency services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of nursing duties, including animal handling, nurse consultations, theatre preparation, anaesthetic monitoring, X-ray positioning, and patient care. Additional responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, laboratory sample collection, stock management, and assisting in surgeries.

The ideal candidate will be RCVS-registered with strong client communication skills, a professional approach, accurate record-keeping, and an organised work ethic.

The practice is well-equipped, offering facilities for diagnostics, anaesthesia, surgical procedures, and hospitalisation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Veterinary Services