Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) - Colchester - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Colchester is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full or part-time position. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a modern veterinary hospital with competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000. The hospital offers a supportive team environment and various opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Life assurance 4 x annual salary

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave of 28 days, rising to 33 after 2 years

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant qualification in veterinary nursing.
• Must be registered with the RCVS or equivalent.
• Relevant clinical experience in a veterinary practice or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and administer medication.
• Monitor anaesthesia and assist with surgical procedures.
• Work in a modern Small Animal Hospital environment.

Skills

Proficiency in general nursing duties

Experience in handling various animal species

Knowledge of animal anatomy, diseases, and treatments

Education

Level 3 Diploma or a degree in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting career move?

Sanctuary Personnel is proud to offer a fantastic permanent position with one of the UK’s largest veterinary retailers. Join the dynamic team in Colchester and enjoy a rewarding role with a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.

What We Offer:

• Salary £30,000-£35,000 depending on your level of experience. Minimum of 3 year relevant experience required.
• Work in a brand new, beautiful, modern Small Animal Hospital equipped with everything one would need including CT, endoscopy, ICU unit and high specification patient wards.
• Work in a Hospital environment which offers 24hr inpatient care on site.
• Work alongside a fun loving, expanded team of 21 RVN and SVN’s and 18 Vets with various post graduate certificates and advanced certificates in orthopedic surgery and medicine.
• Large client base, diverse caseload with plenty of exposure to routines as well as advanced 2nd opinion and emergency work. The option of varied shift types across the different departments within our hospital.
• Fantastic, highly efficient, and friendly support team of practice managers and client care advisors.
• Full or part time role with a flexible Rota designed around your specific circumstances. Weekend work on a shared rota.
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary, Pension scheme, Paid RCVS and BVA memberships.
• Enhanced annual leave of 28 days including bank holidays rising to 33 days including bank holidays after 2 years’ service.

Requirements of the Registered Veterinary Nurse:

• Must hold a relevant qualification in veterinary nursing (e.g., Level 3 Diploma or a degree in Veterinary Nursing).
• Must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) or equivalent governing body.
• Relevant clinical experience working in a veterinary practice or hospital.
• Proficiency in general nursing duties such as patient care, administering medication, and monitoring anaesthesia.
• Experience in handling various animal species (small animals, exotics, or large animals, depending on the practice).
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, diseases, and treatments.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and join a team that truly values your dedication and expertise, we’d love to hear from you!