Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Avondale Veterinary Group; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Strathaven is looking for an enthusiastic veterinary nurse to join their team on a full-time basis. You will provide high-level surgical nursing care, assist with diagnostics, and support training for student nurses. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience, along with various employee benefits including private medical insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical nursing and training roles.
• Ability to assist with diagnostic work such as cytology and urinalysis.
• Strong focus on dental nursing and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level surgical nursing care for various cases.
• Train student veterinary nurses and perform nurse consultations.
• Assist with diagnostic work including cytology and urinalysis.
• Support dental nursing activities and manage clinical duties.

Skills

High-level surgical nursing care

Training student veterinary nurses

In-patient medical care

Dental nursing

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, team-oriented nurse to join our small animal nursing team at Avondale Vets on a 12 month contract.

Advance Your Skills

In this role, you will work under the guidance of our Head Veterinary Nurse, providing high-level surgical nursing care to support a wide range of first opinion medical and surgical cases. You will have the opportunity to be involved in training student veterinary nurses and be encouraged to utilise all of your nursing skills. This includes performing nurse consultations, providing in-patient medical care, and assisting with diagnostic work such as cytology and urinalysis. You will also play a key role in dental nursing, including taking and processing dental radiographs and performing oral scaling and polishing. You will be supported by our dedicated reception team and pharmacy dispenser, allowing you to focus on your clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the Head Veterinary Nurse to deliver high-level surgical nursing care for a range of first opinion medical and surgical cases.
• Involve in training student veterinary nurses and utilise all nursing skills including performing nurse consultations.
• Provide in-patient medical care and assist with diagnostic work such as cytology and urinalysis.
• Support dental nursing activities, including taking and processing dental radiographs and performing oral scaling and polishing.
• Collaborate with a dedicated reception team and pharmacy dispenser to focus on clinical duties.

About Avondale Veterinary Group

Avondale Vets has a strong legacy, and we are proud of our rich history—our founding partner famously diagnosed the first-ever Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA). Our purpose-built practice, located at the Strathaven Rural Centre since 2009, is equipped to provide the highest standard of care to our clients and their pets.

Our team includes 2 Clinical Directors, 1 Practice Manager, 18 Vets (specialising in small animal, farm animal, equine, and export), a Head RVN, two RVNs, one SVN, and 9 Support Staff. We are committed to ongoing professional development, with several of our vets pursuing advanced qualifications such as surgical and orthopaedic PgC and cardiology GPCert. We have invested in laparoscopic surgical equipment and are expanding our in-house services for orthopaedic surgeries, including TPLO.

The Perfect Location

Life in Strathaven is charming and offers a perfect balance of history and modern living. With attractions like Strathaven Castle, the award-winning Strathaven Park, and excellent schools, Strathaven is an ideal place to live and thrive. Glasgow is just a short drive away, providing easy access to the city\'s amenities. As a team, we value social connection, participating in events like the Strathaven Raft Race and hosting informal get-togethers.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position totaling 38 hours per week, comprising two shifts from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, two shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and one Saturday shift every four weeks from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

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 base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday

• Wellbeing
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

• Development
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid
• 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 per annum DOE