Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional patient care. This full-time role offers the chance to mentor aspiring nurses while ensuring clinical protocols are maintained at high standards. You will work in a modern facility with advanced equipment, including an on-site CT scanner, and enjoy a supportive atmosphere that fosters professional development. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, generous leave, and numerous employee benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in veterinary nursing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Discounted staff pet care

Pawsome Benefits

Qualifications

• Lead and support the nursing team in providing exceptional patient care.
• Mentor student nurses and ensure clinical protocols are followed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical workflows and ensure efficiency in patient care.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and performance management of staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Mentoring

Clinical Protocols

Routine Nursing Duties

Inpatient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

CT Scanner

Digital X-ray

ECG

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy

Dental X-ray

Job description

We are currently looking for a dedicated Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small animal practice at Moorview Vets.

Your New Role

As a Senior Nurse, you will lead and support the nursing team to provide exceptional patient care while overseeing the daily clinical workflows to ensure efficiency and quality. You'll mentor and guide student nurses and animal care assistants, ensuring they receive the support and training they need to succeed. In this role, you will also ensure that clinical protocols are up-to-date and consistently followed, maintaining high standards of patient care. Additionally, you'll assist in the recruitment, training, and performance management of nursing staff. Your responsibilities will include performing routine nursing duties, inpatient care, and consultations as required, while proactively embedding clinical frameworks with innovation and autonomy. You will also work closely with the clinical directors and practice director to ensure the smooth and effective running of the practice.

Working with Modern Facilities

We are a well-established first-opinion, small animal veterinary practice with six primary care branches across the Northeast and a large, dedicated team. This position will primarily be based at our Backworth location, with occasional visits to our other consulting branches.

We are one of the few first-opinion practices in the Northeast to have an on-site CT scanner. Our modern facility is also equipped with an in-house lab, digital x-ray, ECG, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and dental x-ray.

Join a Committed Team

We have a fantastic team of nurses, including 10 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, and an Animal Care Assistant. Several of our nurses are trained in Schedule 3 procedures, which allows our vets to focus on more complex cases. Additionally, some of our nurses are working towards further qualifications in areas such as ECC, behavior, and feline nursing. The team has a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, with help always available for more challenging cases. CPD is actively supported and encouraged within the team.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a mixture of shifts between 7:30am-8:30pm. There are 1 in 7 Saturdays, working 8:30am-5:00pm, time is given back for Saturday hours the following week on the Monday. One bank holiday a year (excluding Christmas day and New Year's Day). There are no OOH duties.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

1. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

Moorview Vets, Backworth

Station Road, Backworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0AA, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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