Veterinary Vision Penrith - Registered Veterinary Nurse - Ophthalmology

Linnaeus Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a modern veterinary referral centre in Penrith, where a friendly and professional nursing team is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse. This role offers comprehensive training in ophthalmology, ensuring that you can provide exceptional patient care. With a commitment to supporting the well-being of both patients and staff, this innovative practice offers a range of benefits including extensive CPD opportunities, generous holiday leave, and a wellness program. If you're passionate about veterinary care and looking for a supportive environment to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN required, experience in ophthalmology not necessary.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly nursing team at a modern referral centre.
• Provide high standards of patient care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Patient Care

Ophthalmology Knowledge

Education

Qualification as a Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Your role and responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, professional and dedicated nursing team at a modern up-and-coming referral centre? Veterinary Vision is a friendly, supportive and growing practice providing a veterinary ophthalmology referral service from Cumbria, the North East, Lancashire, and Scotland.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team based at our premises in Penrith. Previous experience in ophthalmology is not required as full training will be provided.

This opportunity would suit a dedicated and enthusiastic RVN who enjoys providing high standards of patient care.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Shared weeknight on-call rota
• Weekends on-call (currently 1 in 9)
• Overtime

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

Veterinary Vision offers a dedicated ophthalmology referral service for cases referred throughout the UK, with four sites in Penrith, Sunderland, Bamber Bridge, and Glasgow. We are equipped with state-of-the-art operating facilities for all types of ocular surgery in a friendly, caring environment where the well-being of patients is our top priority.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.