Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - Term Time

Pets 1st; Egham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary care is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This role focuses on clinical coaching for student nurses while also assisting with various hospital duties. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous leave and professional development support. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to maintaining high standards in veterinary practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contributions

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coaching and overseeing student nurses.
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices and CPD records.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide student nurses in their training.
• Assist with hospital inpatient care and consult shifts.
• Coordinate work experience applicants.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical Coaching

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for teaching to join our team.

About the role

This is a term-time only position working alongside our student nurses to support, guide, and encourage them. You will oversee their training and ensure they complete the required skills outlined in their nursing progress log.

While primarily a clinical coaching role, you will also assist the current team with hospital inpatient care, theatre, pharmacy, and consult shifts.

Clinical coaches must maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, including attending regular standardisation courses and keeping their CPD records current.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and booking suitable work experience applicants and supporting them during their visits to the practice.

Working hours

The minimum requirement is 16.25 hours per week, typically 3 weekdays from 9 am to 2 pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm. We can accommodate up to 5-hour days, 4 days a week, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays, totaling 21.25 hours weekly.

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our success. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is core to our values. Along with a competitive salary, benefits include:

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
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
• Support for non-accidental injuries

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Pawsome Benefits discount and cashback platform
• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contributions
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £34,000 FTE depending on experience.