Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse for a fixed term position. The role involves working in a collaborative team environment, caring for a varied caseload, and supporting student nurses. Benefits include competitive salary, 6.6 weeks annual leave, and a CPD allowance. Ideal candidates will have experience in a busy practice and a passion for animal care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy first practice is ideal.
• Willingness to develop and support student veterinary nurses.
• Must thrive in a collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseloads in a supportive hospital environment.
• Participate in weekend shifts providing Emergency Veterinary Service.
• Assist with the development of nursing skills through varied shifts.

Skills

Experience in veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication skills

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join the team here at our Bradley Stoke Hospital to experience an interesting and varied caseload in a supportive and collaborative hospital environment. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a bustling hospital environment as part of a large friendly team. This is a fixed term position, covering Maternity.

About the team

Our team has a big focus on coaching and development in the hospital and we are looking for someone who enjoys developing others and is willing to help to train our student veterinary nurses. We encourage personal development (including funding certificates where desired). We encourage a collaborative working culture where we can share ideas and support each other. Our tier 3 RCVS accredited hospital provides excellent facilities including digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy and more. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence whilst also providing a patient‑appropriate compassionate service for our 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 working a 5‑day week, working 8‑hour shifts between 7:30 AM and 9 PM on a rota pattern. Working this rota will develop your nursing skills as you will work with our dedicated inpatient team on a ward shift, cover operations or procedures and experience running your own nursing clinics list. You will participate in our weekend day rota, where you will work the Saturday and Sunday shift in the hospital which provides our Emergency Veterinary Service for our Rowe clients as well as several other Bristol practices. This is on a 1:6 pattern, for which we days off the following week are given to give you a long weekend after. As part of the team at Rowe, you will benefit from support from our referral department who offer services in Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology, Imaging, Neurology and Dentistry. We also have our own dedicated and experienced OOH team providing continuity for patients. The ideal candidate would have experience working within a busy first practice or someone who is looking 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. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. 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 schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Development

• £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 – 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