Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tempus Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent practice in Colchester is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career progression. You'll be involved in all aspects of patient and client care, working alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, ensuring that you can provide the best care possible. If you are enthusiastic and committed to high-quality veterinary services, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a friendly setting.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and empathetic Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for high standards of care.
• Experience in nursing and client care is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent nursing care to patients and support to clients.
• Work collaboratively in a team of vets and nurses to ensure high standards.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Patient Care

Client Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

This range is provided by Tempus Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The Package:

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Description:

Our Client is an independent practice seeking a passionate and caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team in Colchester. This is a full-time, permanent role offering an average of 40 hours per week. Your shifts will vary from 8 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 in 6 Saturdays and Sunday mornings if required.

The practice boasts five dedicated consulting rooms, a separate exotics ward, full x-ray and ultrasound facilities, three types of endoscope, a dedicated surgical theatre, and more. The practice also operates a branch in Wivenhoe offering consultations. You’ll be working alongside a large, experienced team of 12 vets and 13 nurses, all contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you’ll be doing what you do best—nursing. The practice fully utilises its nurses, encouraging you to excel in all areas of patient and client care. You’ll have excellent support from a fantastic customer care and patient care assistant team.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, empathetic, and passionate about setting high standards of care. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team where each member is valued for their skills and ideas.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Veterinary Services