Registered Veterinary Nurse - Southampton - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary retailer in Southampton is looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This permanent role offers a supportive work environment without the burden of out-of-hours checks. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and be RCVS registered. Enjoy generous CPD opportunities, social events, and discounts while providing quality care for animals in a well-equipped practice.

Benefits

Generous CPD opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive company and high street discounts

Social events and focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) or equivalent.
• Relevant clinical experience in a veterinary practice or hospital.
• Proficiency in patient care and administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthetics and in-patient care.
• Take and process blood samples.
• Build relationships with clients and team.

Skills

General nursing skills

Customer service

Handling various animal species

Knowledge of animal anatomy

Education

Level 3 Diploma or degree in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting career move?

Sanctuary Personnel is proud to offer a fantastic permanent position with one of the UK’s veterinary retailers. Join the dynamic team in Southampton and enjoy a rewarding role.

The practice is bright, spacious, and built to the highest industry-leading standards. We are a very well-equipped practice including a digital X-ray, a dental X-ray, an ultrasound and an in-house lab. Our clients colleagues put the welfare of animals and their team first, so to ensure that not only the animals get the focus they have a separate nurse and reception team. This will allow you the time to focus on your client but also get a well-earned break! The practice is well established having been here for 14 years, with some of our clients colleagues having worked at the practice for 12 years. The relaxed and social work environment offers you a “love where you work” feeling.

About you: We’re looking for an experienced or newly qualified RVN who’s used to the day-to-day procedures of a small animal practice. Being a clinical coach or an interest in working towards this will be beneficial, but not essential. By joining this team you will have the opportunity to use your nursing skills to full potential, taking and processing blood samples, catheters, x-rays and monitoring anaesthetics, nurse clinics and in-patient care, including building a good relationship with clients and team. You will be given ample opportunity and support to take and process blood samples, catheters, x-rays and monitoring anaesthetics, nurse clinics and in-patient care, including building a good relationship with clients and team.

What We Offer:

• No out-of-hours or overnight patient checks
• Generous CPD (with opportunities for funded certificates)
• Social events and a focus on staff wellbeing
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Exclusive company and high street discounts
• 20% discount at Vet Group, Pets at Home, and Groom Room

Requirements of the Registered Veterinary Nurse:

• Must hold a relevant qualification in veterinary nursing (e.g., Level 3 Diploma or a degree in Veterinary Nursing).
• Must be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) or equivalent governing body.
• Relevant clinical experience working in a veterinary practice or hospital.
• Proficiency in general nursing duties such as patient care, administering medication, and monitoring anaesthesia.
• Experience in handling various animal species (small animals, exotics, or large animals, depending on the practice).
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, diseases, and treatments.
• Strong general nursing skills and excellent customer service
• Positive, down-to-earth, and passionate about animal care

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and join a team that truly values your dedication and expertise, we’d love to hear from you!

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