Registered Veterinary Nurse/Student Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in North West London is seeking an RVN or SVN to join their supportive team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours work. The role includes running nurse clinics and contributing to high clinical standards in a purpose-built facility.

Benefits

£1000 annual bonus for becoming a Clinical Coach

Flexible rota to suit you

Birthday leave

Regular lunch and learns

Personal CPD allowance up to £500 per year

No OOH

1 in 3 Saturday rota

Exclusive colleague discounts

Company pension Scheme 3%

Great location with good transport links

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Confident in all areas of general nursing.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse clinics and provide high-quality pet care.
• Support team training and develop clinical skills.

Skills

Communication

General Nursing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN)

Job description

Are you an RVN with a passion for the profession and looking to take the next step in your career?

Or are you an SVN looking for a nurturing team to continue your learning and development with?

Do you want to join a friendly and dynamic team where you can grow and develop your skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our small animal practice, situated in Friern Barnet (North West London), is seeking a skilled RVN or SVN to join our team. Our team is made up of friendly, supportive, and professional individuals who prioritize high clinical standards and exceptional pet care. If you like running nurse clinics and getting stuck into a scale and polish this is the practice for you!

"There aren't many practices I would have given up locuming for after 10 years, but this is one of them! I love seeing the progress the practice has made, implementing high levels of care for all our patients" - Rosie, Head Nurse

"As a student nurse my team are continuously encouraging and supporting my learning, allowing me to develop my clinical skills. I feel like an appreciated and respected member of the team" - Alice, Student Vet Nurse

We are looking for an RVN with excellent communication skills, who is confident in all areas of general nursing.

This is a full-time role, with 40 hours per week but we are open to part-time and can tailor the hours to suit you. There is a one-in-three Saturday rota with time of lieu. We do not have any out-of-hours, ensuring that our team can enjoy a fantastic work/life
balance.

Over the past two years, our team has grown significantly, with practice owners Roger and Jonathan bringing over 30 years of experience to the table. We also have a team of skilled professionals, including one vet undertaking a cardiology certificate, and a highly experienced head nurse with 15 years of experience in first opinion practices, 24-hour emergency practices, and referral hospitals. We also have recent graduate vets currently completing the new graduate programme, an SVN nearing the end of her second year of training, and two VCAs. Our practice manager, Petra, has been with us since 2015, ensuring the smooth running of our practice.

At Friern Barnet, we take pride in our purpose-built surgery, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including a full in-house lab, ultrasound facilities, digital x-ray machines, and species-specific kennel areas. We are eagerly awaiting our new look with a rebrand coming later in the year. We are also ideally located on Friern Bridge Retail Park, with ample onsite parking and excellent public transport links to the rest of London and the South East.

In return for your hard work, we can offer:

• Competitive salary range of £32,000 to £37,000 Pro Rata, depending on experience.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• £1000 annual bonus for becoming a Clinical Coach
• Flexible rota to suit you.
• Birthday leave.
• Regular lunch and learns throughout the year.
• Two mental health first aiders.
• Personal CPD allowance up to £500 per year with 2 days paid to complete. CPD fully supported and encouraged.
• No OOH!
• 1 in 3 Saturday rota.
• Exclusive colleague discounts at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and The Groom Room.
• High street Shopping Discount Scheme.
• Company pension Scheme 3%.
• Great location; near to the A406,M25 and M1 if you drive, or both New Southgate and Arnos Grove stations if you prefer public transport.
• No Sundays!

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Rachel from our Talent Acquisition team via [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Postcode: N11 3PW

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!