Registered Veterinary Nurse - Wards

British Veterinary Association; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Ringwood as a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. This role involves working closely with a specialist team, handling complex cases, and enjoying extensive benefits including competitive salary, CPD allowance, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£550 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

VDS cover

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a referral practice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care.
• Recover patients from anaesthesia and nurse inpatients.
• Utilise initiative while working alongside a dedicated team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathetic approach to patient care

Confidence to take initiative

Job description

We are looking for a care-driven RVN with a passion for wards nursing to join our team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists on a full-time basis. Our team provides advanced wards-based nursing care to a variety of cases, including medical, surgical, and high dependency patients.

Your role will include communicating with the clinical team and discipline-specific specialists to ensure high-quality care, recovering patients from anaesthesia, and nursing our inpatients. You will be encouraged to build on your existing knowledge and skills. This role is suitable for a confident nurse with the ability to utilise initiative while working alongside a dedicated team of interns, nurses, and VCAs.

A supportive team and a world of opportunity

SCVS is a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, enabling us to provide outstanding treatment from initial consultation to discharge. We are conveniently based in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31.

Our recent expansion includes a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility with a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, and a new rehabilitation centre. Further additions include a diagnostic suite and ICU area, among others.

We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across multiple disciplines, including a dedicated rehabilitation team providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aid post-operative recovery. Our advanced nursing team ensures excellent patient care during their stay, supported by a team of veterinary care assistants who ensure patients feel reassured and comfortable.

Qualities we seek

We are looking for a dynamic individual with high attention to detail and an empathetic approach to patient care. You should possess the confidence to take initiative and actively contribute to patient care. Previous experience in a referral practice is beneficial.

Working pattern

This is a full-time permanent role, equating to 39 hours per week. The schedule includes 3 days per week (Monday-Wednesday) from 7 am to 7:30 pm, and 1 in 5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 7 am to 7:30 pm. Flexibility with workdays can be considered if required.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our success. We invest in our teams and hospitals. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £33,500 depending on experience, and:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £550 CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• £1000 annual Care Fund for Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Pawsome Benefits discount and cashback platform
• Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Discounted staff pet care