RVN - Anaesthesia Focus

CVS Group UK; West of England; Presencial; GBP 31.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Long Service Holiday

Healthshield cash plan

Gym membership discounts

Private Medical, Life, Critical Illess

Parental Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Performance bonus scheme

SAYE

Discounted pet treatments

Descripción de la vacante

Bristol Veterinary Specialists, part of the CVS group, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a strong interest in anaesthesia to join our brand-new Avonmouth referral centre in Bristol. You will contribute to planning and monitoring general anaesthesia and recovery, working alongside a team of specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver exceptional care.

The role offers 4 x 10-hour days with a fixed day off, on-call shifts, and a competitive salary of £31,000 to £37,000 plus CVS

Formación

• Registered veterinary nurse with anaesthesia interest or experience.
• Interest in anaesthesia and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Demonstrates initiative, empathy and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and monitor general anaesthesia and sedation for cases across departments.
• Support recovery on the recovery ward and participate in nursing procedures.
• Engage in weekly book club and journal club; participate in anaesthesia education program.

Conocimientos

Anaesthesia experience

RVN

Teamwork

Empathy

Educación

Registered veterinary nurse

Descripción del empleo

Referral Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Anaesthesia Focus – Bristol Veterinary Specialists – Avonmouth, Bristol

Are you an RVN with a particular interest in Anaesthesia? We're looking for you to join our specialist veterinary team at a brand-new referral centre in Avonmouth.

If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate individual that has a particular interest in anaesthesia then we want to hear from you.

The right candidate will join a team of nurses, residents and specialist vets to deliver the highest standards of care for our patients.

You will be a registered nurse either with anaesthesia experience or a passion for anaesthesia looking to expand knowledge and skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative and forward-thinking, shows empathy and exemplary teamwork.

The role will consist of 4 x 10hr days with a set day off each week, on-call weekdays and weekends currently at 1:12 which may be subject to change but will never be more than 1:4. You will also participate in a bank holiday rota. We provide full induction, mentoring and support to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Previous experience in referral nursing would be beneficial, but we also encourage applications from registered veterinary nurses with minimum one-year post-qualification, first opinion practice experience.

The role involves planning and monitoring general anaesthesia and sedation for cases across the multidisciplinary hospital including but not limited to soft tissue, orthopaedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, neurology, oncology, internal medicine, radiotherapy and dentistry undergoing a variety of surgeries or imaging and treatments along with recovering patients on our recovery ward. We actively encourage nurse led procedures such as arterial catheterisation and local regional techniques as well as participation in weekly book club and journal club, we also have a nursing internal education programme delivered by our anaesthesia specialists and residents.

As well as a great competitive salary of £31,000 to £37,000, we offer some great benefits as part of the CVS group including:

• Long Service Holiday – 1 additional day each year for a maximum of 5 years.
• Option to buy and sell holiday allowance.
• Save as you earn scheme.
• Healthshield cash plan.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Parental Benefits.
• Optional Private Medical, Life, Critical Illness cover.

Here at Bristol Veterinary Specialists, we are looking for an RVN to work in our Anaesthesia Department.

We are a multidisciplinary referral centre, based Central Park in Avonmouth, Bristol. Covering over 30,000 square feet, we are custom built with uniquely designed facilities and the latest cutting-edge equipment.

With Specialists in all disciplines able to treat anything and everything under one roof, our hospital acts as a flagship hub for small animal pet owners in the Southwest and Wales. Our excellent location is easily accessible from major motorways – M5, M4, M49.

We offer a range of benefits as part of the CVS group:

• Professional memberships funded
• CPD and further studies encouraged.
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Long Service Holiday - Receive extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Mental Health first aiders. Our people are at the heart of what we do and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity / Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay.
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.