Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Hungerford Vets Ltd; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, where your passion for animal care will be valued. In this full-time role, you'll provide exceptional healthcare to pets, assist in surgeries, and support pet owners through their journey. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities. Be part of a supportive team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

CPD allowance of £550

Birthday as a paid day off

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Research funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Dedicated and compassionate Certified RVN needed for exceptional animal care.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for hospitalized animals, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene.
• Administer medications and follow prescribed treatment plans.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Surgical Assistance

Education

Certified RVN

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about animal care and well-being? Join our team at Hungerford Veterinary Hospital as a Registered Veterinary Nursing and play a crucial role in providing top-notch healthcare for our furry friends. This is a full time and permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.

Why join us?

Our practices in Hungerford and Pewsey have long been known for their exceptional quality and dedicated professionals. The first of our branches in Hungerford was established in 1976 by original owner Pip Pocock, whose commitment to excellence has been maintained to this day. This strength in our services can be reflected by our status as one of the first veterinary hospitals in the country to receive RCVS accreditation, a seal of quality which we’ve maintained for over 20 years.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your dedication to animal care is truly valued. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career development, and employee discounts on veterinary services to support your personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about the well-being of animals and are looking for a rewarding career in veterinary care, we encourage you to apply now. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our four-legged companions!

What we are looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified RVN to join our team and provide exceptional care to animals while offering support to pet owners. In this role, you will assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures, as well as monitor and care for hospitalised animals. You will administer medications, follow prescribed treatment plans, and ensure cleanliness and hygiene in animal care areas. Strong animal handling and restraining skills are essential, as is the ability to provide compassionate support to pet owners throughout the process. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be physically capable of handling demanding tasks and work a 37.5 hour week, with shifts of between 08:00 - 17:00 or 09:00 - 18:00, including out-of-hours and night cover on a rota basis. If you are a passionate RVN who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we would love to hear from you.

Because our employee’s matter

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

*Your birthday as a paid day off

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 £30,000 pa DOE