Senior Veterinary Nurse

Goddard Veterinary Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior RVN for their 24-hour hospital. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and diverse responsibilities, focused on supporting multiple departments. Ideal for experienced RVNs ready to step into leadership while benefiting from robust diagnostic support and continuous professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

CPD budget plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave

Paid lunch breaks

Private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate

Qualifications

• Must thrive in ECC environment.
• Experience in various departments including theatre and ward.
• Ability to support a large team of RVNs and trainee nurses.

Responsibilities

• Support various departments in the hospital including theatre, ward, consults and ECC.
• Cover departments when senior colleagues are on leave.
• Work collaboratively within a large medical team.

Skills

Strong all-rounder

Experienced RVN

Job description

Welcome to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital! Our largest 24-hour hospital in the group is looking for a Senior RVN who thrives and excels in the ECC environment, and is looking to step up into a senior hospital role.



Before we delve into the nitty gritty, here is what we offer you:



Our senior RVN salary band is£34,000 to £39,000depending on prior experience and allowing room for growth within the role.



A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:


- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
- CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days' paid CPD leave
- Paid lunch breaks
-The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives



About the role



This full-time (40 hours per week) senior RVN position would be IDEAL for a highly experienced RVN who thrives in all departments within a hospital setting, and is ready to step into a senior role, supporting the various departments in the hospital including theatre, ward, consults and ECC.



Your rota will also include a weekend rotation with TOIL and up to 3 bank holidays per year. Your rota will involve covering departments when the relevant senior department colleagues are on annual leave, meaning your weeks will differ aiding in variety.

This role would suit an experienced RVN who is a strong "all rounder" and wants to impart their skills and knowledge to a large team of RVNs and trainee nurses.



There is fantastic diagnostic support at Wanstead, with a new CT scanner, a commercial laboratory, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery all available on site.



You will be working alongside a large team consisting of approximately 24 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs and a large front of house team who are integral in maintaining excellent client care.



Wanstead itself is on the outskirts of leafy Essex but has quick and direct transport links that take you straight into all areas of London! There is a bustling café and restaurant culture in Wanstead so you will never be short of places to visit for a treat.




If you can see yourself in this role press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at [e-mail] for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!