Registered Veterinary Nurse (Salary up to £30K DOE)

British Veterinary Association; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice in Bracknell as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. This role offers an engaging environment where your skills are valued and utilized daily. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, participating in advanced surgeries and complex medical cases. Enjoy a supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including generous annual leave, fully funded CPD, and a cycle to work scheme. This is your chance to grow your career in a practice committed to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized gym membership

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts on pet products

Access to company share-save scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing with a focus on small animals.
• Qualifications in anesthesia and critical care are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of veterinary nursing care to small animals.
• Assist in advanced surgeries and manage complex medical cases.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Anesthesia

Critical Care

Client Service

Education

DipCVN/DipAVN

Certificates in Anesthesia and Critical Care

Job description

Join Bracken Veterinary Centre as a Registered Veterinary Nurse

Salary up to £30,000 per annum DOE

Bracken Vets is a busy small animal veterinary practice located in central Bracknell, within walking distance of The Lexicon, close to the M4 and Heathrow Airport. You will work alongside a team of 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, carrying out advanced surgeries and managing complex medical cases. Our nurses' skills are highly valued and utilized daily; we are eager to develop the scope of Schedule 3 procedures and encourage innovation within our nursing team. Our practice is well-equipped with two theatres, separate dental and imaging facilities, dedicated dog and cat wards, a nurse consulting room, and a large prep area. We are committed to providing the best care for our clients and their pets, supported by modern equipment and excellent facilities.

Our nursing team is progressive, with qualifications including DipCVN/DipAVN, certificates in anesthesia and critical care, and ongoing medicine nursing certificates. Our veterinary team includes an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine, with others pursuing certificates in surgery, medicine, and diagnostic imaging. We are an RCVS GP practice with awards for Client Service (Outstanding), Patient Consultation Service (Outstanding), and Diagnostic Service (Good), and we are working towards further recognition. We also hold Silver ISFM Cat Friendly status.

We are open to full-time employment with 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 £30,000 DOE.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with a Buy/Sell holiday scheme to purchase additional leave
• Fully funded CPD opportunities, including internal and external courses
• Additional day off each year for the first five years
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidized gym membership
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme with automatic enrollment
• Access to mental health and wellbeing champions
• Colleague discounts on pet products and treatments, including free consultations and discounts on our online pharmacy
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Please click apply now! For more details or an informal chat, contact Emily in our recruitment team at [e-mail].

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