Registered Veterinary Nurse (Salary up to GBP30K DOE)

Bracken Veterinary Centre (Bracknell); Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a busy small animal veterinary practice in Bracknell as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. With a focus on high standards of care and advanced surgeries, you will be part of a progressive team that values skills and professional development. Enjoy competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme with automatic enrolment

Colleague discounts on pet products and treatments

Access to the company share-save scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in small animal care and advanced surgeries.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and expertise in veterinary practice.
• Assist in advanced surgeries and manage complex medical cases.
• Participate in a Saturday rota and contribute to team development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

DipCVN/DipAVN

Certificates in anaesthesia and critical care

Medicine nursing certificate

Job description

Join Us at Bracken Veterinary Centre as a Registered Veterinary Nurse

Salary up to GBP30,000 per annum DOE

Bracken Vets is a busy small animal veterinary practice located in central Bracknell, within walking distance of The Lexicon, just 5 minutes from the M4, and close to Heathrow airport. Our team comprises 7 Vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 PCAs, and 5 receptionists. Our current Head Veterinary Nurse is stepping back from management to focus on family but remains part of our close-knit team.

We uphold high standards of care and expertise, performing advanced surgeries and managing complex medical cases. Our nurses' skills are highly valued and utilized daily. We are eager to develop and expand our Schedule 3 capabilities and welcome an innovative nurse who can contribute to and grow with our team. Our practice is well-equipped with two theatres, separate dental and imaging facilities, distinct dog and cat wards, a nurse consulting room, and a large prep area. We are committed to providing outstanding care, supported by modern equipment and excellent facilities.

Our nursing team is progressive, with qualifications including DipCVN/DipAVN, certificates in anaesthesia and critical care, and a medicine nursing certificate in progress. Among our veterinarians, we have an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine, with others working towards certificates in surgery, medicine, and diagnostic imaging. We are an RCVS GP practice with awards in Client Service (Outstanding), Patient Consultation Service (Outstanding), and Diagnostic Service (Good), and we aim to achieve further recognition. We also hold Silver ISFM Cat Friendly status.

We are open to full-time applicants with some flexibility, participating in a Saturday rota (8 am to 1 pm) on a 1:4 basis. There are no out-of-hours duties. Salary is up to GBP30,000 DOE.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with a Buy/Sell holiday scheme to purchase additional leave
• Fully funded CPD with opportunities for internal and external development courses
• An extra day of leave each year for the first five years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme with automatic enrolment
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions
• Colleague discounts on pet products and treatments, including free consultations and discounts at our online pharmacy, Animed
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Click 'Apply Now'! For more details or an informal chat, contact Emily in the recruitment team.

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