Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

South Wales Vets - Blackwood; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated veterinary practice in Blackwood is seeking a registered veterinary nurse to handle emergency cases, surgical procedures, and inpatient care. This full-time role involves a 40-hour shift pattern over 4 days with generous leave and professional development opportunities. A competitive salary of up to £28,000 is offered, alongside numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increased holiday allowance with service

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Employee reward schemes

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered veterinary nurse qualification required.
• Experience in emergency and surgical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency cases and surgical procedures.
• Provide inpatient care and support client interactions.

Skills

Passion for helping animals

Emergency care skills

Surgical assistance

Inpatient care

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a registered veterinary nurse to join our practice. This is an exciting and varied role where you will deal with many emergency cases, surgical caseload and inpatient care.

Shift pattern

The shift pattern is 40 hours per week over 4 days, between 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, with 1:4 Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm.

About the practice

South Wales Vets is a 3-branch small animal practice, located in the beautiful area of Blackwood. We are equipped with digital xray, ultrasound, capnography and in-house laboratory. The best part about our practice is our team! We have 2 vets who are assisted by 4 registered veterinary nurses and 2 receptionists. If you are a nurse with a passion for helping animals and their clients, then this role is perfect for you!

Why join us

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave

• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £28,000 DOE