Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Rowe Veterinary Group, Bradley Stoke; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Bristol seeks an experienced Veterinary Nurse for a fixed-term position. The role offers a varied case load with opportunities for training student nurses, working with an established team, and participating in a weekend rota. Competitive salary and numerous benefits including CPD allowance and wellbeing initiatives are provided.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must have experience or be ready to take the next step in their nursing career.
• Willingness to participate in continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team at a tier 3 RCVS accredited hospital.
• Participate in weekend shifts for emergency veterinary service.
• Assist with nursing clinics and manage inpatient care.

Skills

Experience in a busy first opinion practice

Ability to train student veterinary nurses

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join the team at our Bradley Stoke Hospital. This is a fixed term position, covering Maternity. The role involves an interesting and varied case load in a supportive and collaborative hospital environment.

About the team

Our team has a strong focus on coaching and development. We are looking for someone who enjoys developing others and is willing to help train student veterinary nurses. We encourage personal development (including funding certificates where desired) and a collaborative working culture where ideas are shared and supported. Our tier 3 RCVS accredited hospital provides facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy and more. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service to clients. You will join a well-established team of 10 other veterinary nurses, students, several experienced veterinary care assistants and a fantastic receptionist team.

Working hours / rota

You will enjoy a varied rota with a 5‑day week, 8 hour shifts between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM on a rotating pattern. The role involves working with the inpatient team on a ward shift, covering operations or procedures, and running your own nursing clinics.

You will participate in the weekend day rota, working Saturday and Sunday shifts to support our Emergency Veterinary Service for Rowe clients as well as several other Bristol practices. This is on a 1:6 pattern, with days off the following week to provide a long weekend.

As part of the Rowe team, you will benefit from support from our referral department offering Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology, Imaging, Neurology and Dentistry. We also have an experienced OOH team providing continuity for patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy first opinion practice or be ready to take the next step in their nursing career.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• Work life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• 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
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Development & Professional Growth

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
• Certificate, Diploma and VTS support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia
• All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Salary of up to £30,000 pa DOE